FOREIGNER Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

foreigner

noun

ˈfȯr-ə-nər

Definition of foreigner

as in stranger

a person who is not native to or known to a community I can tell by your accent you're a foreigner in these parts

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Recent Examples of foreigner So the barriers have been fully broken down, with 56 per cent of nations managed by a foreigner at this World Cup — a considerable increase on the 28 per cent from the previous edition in 2022. — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 28 June 2026 The government originally estimated about 500,000 foreigners living in Spain without authorization could benefit, but think tanks and the Spanish police placed the figure closer to a million people. — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The government originally estimated about 500,000 foreigners living in Spain without authorization could benefit, but think tanks and the Spanish police placed the figure closer to a million people. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 In late 2022, the Kremlin declared martial law in several areas along the border of Ukraine, which allows the government to seize property, restrict movement, limit public gatherings, detain foreigners and forcibly relocate residents, according to the State Department. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for foreigner

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stranger

Noun

The plants and animals Williford’s ancestors held relationships with became strangers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Then those strangers started coming back week after week and leaving as friends.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026