Definitions and Examples of foreign, alien, exotic
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Belonging to or coming from another country or culture.
Example
She had a hard time understanding the foreign language spoken by the tourists.
Belonging to a different place, person, or thing; strange or unfamiliar.
Example
The new environment felt alien to him, and he struggled to adjust to the changes.
exotic
Originating from a distant foreign country; unusual or strikingly different.
Example
The restaurant served exotic dishes from various parts of the world, such as sushi and curry.
Key Differences: foreign vs alien vs exotic
- 1Foreign refers to something that comes from another country or culture.
- 2Alien describes something that is unfamiliar or strange.
- 3Exotic describes something that is strikingly different or unusual.
Effective Usage of foreign, alien, exotic
- 1Travel: Use these antonyms to describe places, people, and things that are not from your home country or culture.
- 2Culture: Incorporate these antonyms in discussions about different cultures and traditions.
- 3Food: Utilize exotic to describe unique and unusual dishes from different parts of the world.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nonforeign describe something that is not from the same country or culture as the speaker. Foreign refers to something from another country or culture, alien describes something unfamiliar or strange, and exotic describes something strikingly different or unusual. Use these antonyms to talk about travel, culture, and food.