foreign in Latin
foreign in Latin is alienus, peregrinus, extraneus — foreign means belonging to or coming from a country other than one's own.
foreign in Latin
alienus
Located outside a country or place, especially one's own.
peregrinus
Located outside a country or place, especially one's own.
extraneus
Located outside a country or place, especially one's own.
barbarus
Located outside a country or place, especially one's own.
advena
Originating from, characteristic of, belonging to, or being a citizen of a country or place other than the one under discussion.
barbarus
Originating from, characteristic of, belonging to, or being a citizen of a country or place other than the one under discussion.
externus
Originating from, characteristic of, belonging to, or being a citizen of a country or place other than the one under discussion.
What does "foreign" mean?
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adj Belonging to or coming from a country other than one's own.
"She speaks three foreign languages."
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adj Not typical of or belonging naturally to a person, system, or place; unfamiliar.
"Kindness felt foreign to him after years of hardship."
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foreign in a sentence
- She speaks three foreign languages.
- The company imports foreign cars.
- Kindness felt foreign to him after years of hardship.
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What is "foreign" in Latin?
"foreign" in Latin is alienus, peregrinus, extraneus. foreign means: Belonging to or coming from a country other than one's own.
How do you use "foreign" in a sentence?
Example: "She speaks three foreign languages." In Latin, "foreign" is alienus, peregrinus, extraneus.
Are there other ways to say "foreign" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "foreign": alienus, peregrinus, extraneus, barbarus, advena, externus.
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