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
In late 2022, the Kremlin declared martial law in several areas along the border of Ukraine, which allows the government to seize property, restrict movement, limit public gatherings, detain foreigners and forcibly relocate residents, according to the State Department.
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Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
So the barriers have been fully broken down, with 56 per cent of nations managed by a foreigner at this World Cup — a considerable increase on the 28 per cent from the previous edition in 2022.
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Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
And yet, the endless stream of upbeat posts from foreigners has gone a long way in reframing the bigger picture.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Mobs are looting foreigners’ shops.
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Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
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Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
So the barriers have been fully broken down, with 56 per cent of nations managed by a foreigner at this World Cup — a considerable increase on the 28 per cent from the previous edition in 2022.
—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
And yet, the endless stream of upbeat posts from foreigners has gone a long way in reframing the bigger picture.
—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Mobs are looting foreigners’ shops.
—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreigner
stranger
Noun
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My mom is the kind of person who constantly receives compliments from strangers.
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Within a few restless months, the group of strangers have become a fragile family.
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“Foreigner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreigner. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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