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 Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said earlier on Monday that those rescued included nine foreigners, who were taken to nearby towns. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Medical insurance policies for expats didn’t grow at all in the first six months of 2026, another indicator that fewer foreigners are coming to the kingdom. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026 In August 2025, authorities announced a new visa aimed at attracting young, talented foreigners working in STEM fields. — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026 Zayra Hernandez, human rights activist For students and foreigners visiting Mexico, Shirk advised exercising caution and being informed about the risks there but noted that the country still has a lot to offer. — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foreigner

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stranger

Noun

Seven strangers from different countries and backgrounds are forced to compete in a deadly game, each facing a different mission to rescue a loved one.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Kneeling on the floor of a stranger’s home, performing CPR and trying to keep someone alive, often with frantic family members watching in shock.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026