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

But in the middle of yet another generational energy crisis, its second in four years, dependence on foreigners for much of the EU’s energy needs has returned to haunt the continent. —Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026

Long-term needs like schools, visas and stable residency can be more complicated for foreigners. —Windsor Johnston, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026

Seven other foreign nationals – including two Americans – were wounded by gunshots, and another six foreigners suffered varying injuries during the chaos. —Michael Rios, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026

Cuba’s tourism revenue jumped 15% in the first half of 2016, and a record 4 million foreigners visited that year. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 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