foreigner
23 synonyms and 8 antonyms for foreigner, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person from a country other than the one they are currently in.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
metœcus
outlander
firangi
fremd
fremdling
furriner
gaijin
nonlocal
noninhabitant
nonnational
nonresident
non-resident
outcomeling
outener
Paradesi
peregrine
strangeling
uitlander
Antonyms
How to use foreigner
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
treat foreigners
a foreigner in
Etymology
From Middle English forener, built from foreign + -er.
Full origin of foreigner →Frequently asked questions
What does “foreigner” mean?
The word “foreigner” means a person from a country other than the one they are currently in. In plain terms, someone who comes from a different country than the one they're currently in.
How do you pronounce “foreigner”?
“Foreigner” is pronounced FOR-ih-nuh (/ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “foreigner” in a sentence?
Here is “foreigner” used in a sentence: “As a foreigner, she needed a visa to stay longer.”
What is another word for “foreigner”?
Words with a similar meaning to “foreigner” include alien, metœcus, outlander, outsider, stranger and barbarian.
What is the opposite of “foreigner”?
The opposite of “foreigner” — its antonyms — are aborigine, autochthon, citizen, compatriot and countryman.
What part of speech is “foreigner”?
“Foreigner” is a noun.
Where does the word “foreigner” come from?
The word “foreigner” comes from Middle English. From Middle English forener, built from foreign + -er.
Is “foreigner” a common word?
“Foreigner” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
