foreigner
Foreigner (noun) means a person from a country other than the one they are currently in. Example: “As a foreigner, she needed a visa to stay longer.”
How to use foreigner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who comes from a different country than the one they're currently in.
Word forms
foreigners plural
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As a _____, she needed a visa to stay longer.
Etymology
From Middle English forener, built from foreign + -er.
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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.