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 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 See All Example Sentences for foreigner

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreigner

stranger

Noun

The researchers scanned the brains of eight dogs — six border collies, a labrador and a golden retriever — while showing them images of strangers with either a happy or a neutral expression.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
There is something profoundly moving about experiencing that connection in a room full of strangers.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026