Synonyms of stranger

stranger

noun

ˈstrān-jər 

as in foreigner

a person who is not native to or known to a community

the people of the island are quick to make strangers feel at home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• foreigner
• alien
• outsider
• wanderer
• transient
• outlander
• nonnative
• outcast
• nonresident
• pariah
• drifter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• friend
• familiar
• native
• intimate
• buddy
• acquaintance
• pal
• partner
• comrade
• confidant
• chum
• fellow
• colleague
• companion
• peer
• mate
• associate
• resident
• citizen
• cohort
• hearty
• inhabitant
• crony
• hobnobber
• habitant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stranger

When scientists temporarily disabled mole-rats’ olfactory sensory neurons with chemicals, the aggression towards strangers disappeared. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Normal life, unfortunately, has fewer dramatic entrances, fewer reasons to hug complete strangers and almost no acceptable opportunities to throw a drink into the air. — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

The concept of xenia demanded that food, shelter, and protection be offered to guests, travelers, and strangers without requiring them to reveal their identity or purpose. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026

After Alexandra shared Ryan’s sacrifice on TikTok, the family’s story reached millions, bringing messages from parents, Pokémon collectors and strangers around the world who saw themselves in his act of love. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026