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

Xenophobic unrest in South Africa, where violent mobs have forced thousands of African foreigners to flee the country, has thrust migration into the spotlight. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Currently, foreigners can obtain citizenship in one of the countries by making a qualified investment in its economy, such as buying real estate or contributing to a government fund. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

One joy of the World Cup this summer was watching foreigners from all over the world unexpectedly fall in love with America. — Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026

Despite being born in Lisbon, Eugenie’s baby would not automatically qualify for Portuguese citizenship, as the country does not offer birthright citizenship to a child born to foreigners who have lived in the country for less than five years. — Ashleigh Carter, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

The country became known internationally as Nauru only because its local name was difficult for foreigners to pronounce and was a matter of convenience rather than one of choice, according to an earlier government statement. — Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Rates for the 360° Experience start at $134 per person for foreigners, while the 180° Experience starts at $53. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

Hypocrites, humbugs, Germans, Jews, Yankees, foreigners, Park Laners, cosmopolitan riffraff. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

The push to bring more foreigners to the city comes after Dubai hit a record-breaking number of visitors last year (and in 2023 and 2024). — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026