foreigner

noun

for·​eign·​er ˈfȯr-ə-nər 

ˈfär-

1

: a person belonging to or owing allegiance to a foreign country

2

chiefly dialectal : one not native to a place or community : stranger sense 1c

Synonyms of foreigner

• stranger

Examples of foreigner in a Sentence

I can tell by your accent you're a foreigner in these parts.

Recent Examples on the Web

Lili Bayer, Louise Rasmussen and Linda Pasquini Reuters BRUSSELS – Germany, Norway, the Netherlands and the European Union summoned Russian representatives on Tuesday after Russia threatened strikes on targets in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and urged foreigners, including diplomats, to leave. —USA Today, 26 May 2026

In April 2025, Spain ended its golden visa program after residents complained the high influx of foreigners was driving up housing prices. —Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

The pattern of foreigners defending America didn’t stop after the Revolutionary War. —Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 23 May 2026

As a foreigner, he was not allowed to receive visits. —ABC News, 22 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing foreigner

• anti-foreigner

Rhymes for foreigner

• coroner

Kids Definition

foreigner

noun

for·​eign·​er ˈfȯr-ə-nər 

ˈfär-

: a person who is from a foreign country