stranger

noun

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strang·er | \ ˈstrān-jər

Definition of stranger

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : one who is strange: such as

a(1) : foreigner

(2) : a resident alien

b : one in the house of another as a guest, visitor, or intruder

c : a person or thing that is unknown or with whom one is unacquainted

d : one who does not belong to or is kept from the activities of a group

e : one not privy or party to an act, contract, or title : one that interferes without right

2 : one ignorant of or unacquainted with someone or something

stranger

adjective

Definition of stranger (Entry 2 of 3)

: of, relating to, or being a stranger : foreign

stranger

verb

strangered; strangering; strangers

Definition of stranger (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

obsolete

: estrange, alienate

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Synonyms & Antonyms for stranger

Synonyms: Noun

Antonyms: Noun

native

Examples of stranger in a Sentence

Noun Children are taught not to talk to strangers. He is a complete stranger to me. “Excuse me. Do you know where the library is?” “I'm sorry. I'm a stranger here myself.” I'm a stranger to the area.

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