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

His vote is of no more worth than that of any unprincipled foreigner or hireling native, who may have been bought. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

In some cases, protesters have set unofficial deadlines for foreigners who had entered illegally to leave. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Political candidates, media figures and even our own government have helped promote the idea Indian Americans are foreigners who threaten this country. — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Switzerland makes a huge amount of money from rich foreigners seeking better health, and spas and alternative-healing resorts are often built to cater to voguish international tastes. — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 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