Synonyms of foreigners

foreigners

noun

plural of foreigner

as in strangers

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strangers
• aliens
• outsiders
• outlanders
• nonnatives
• transients
• wanderers
• nonresidents
• outcasts
• drifters
• pariahs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• natives
• friends
• comrades
• citizens
• buddies
• partners
• colleagues
• pals
• intimates
• residents
• cronies
• inhabitants
• acquaintances
• familiars
• associates
• chums
• confidants
• peers
• fellows
• companions
• cohorts
• mates
• habitants
• hearties
• hobnobbers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of foreigners

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

The law requires foreign investors to have less than a 25% stake, but the Ellison deal will allow foreigners to hold nearly 50% of the merged company. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

The government also has cracked down on foreigners who overstay visas or seek to circumvent property-ownership regulations, while also shortening visa-free stays. — Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

In June, two Nigerians were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa, just two days before an unofficial deadline set by protesters for foreigners to leave. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Know More The government has, in the wake of Ruto’s comments, offered undocumented East Africans a 90-day window to regularize their status, insisting the policy is about enforcing immigration and business rules rather than targeting foreigners. — Vivianne Wandera, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Worries about big-brother government and non-white foreigners proliferated. — Michael E. Neagle, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026

The August 26 glacial and mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border killed at least 1,398 people, with more than 5,500 missing, including around 800 foreigners. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

The sale of alcohol was banned until 2024, and, even now, only high-earning foreigners living in the diplomatic quarter can reportedly shop at Riyadh’s sole liquor store, which has no name and no sign. — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026