Definitions
- Referring to a person who is from another country or culture. - Talking about someone who is not a citizen of the country they are currently in. - Describing someone who is unfamiliar with the customs, language, or traditions of a particular place.
- Referring to a person who is unknown or unfamiliar. - Talking about someone who is not a friend, family member, or acquaintance. - Describing someone who is not recognized or acknowledged by others in a particular place or situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to people who are not familiar or known.
- 2Both words can be used to describe someone who is not part of a particular group or community.
- 3Both words can be used to describe someone who is not recognized or acknowledged by others.
What is the difference?
- 1Association: Foreigner is often associated with nationality or citizenship, while stranger is not.
- 2Context: Foreigner is typically used in situations where someone's nationality or cultural background is relevant, while stranger can be used in any context where someone is not known or familiar.
- 3Connotation: Foreigner can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context, while stranger can have a more neutral or negative connotation.
- 4Usage: Foreigner is more commonly used in formal or official contexts, while stranger is more commonly used in informal or everyday language.
Remember this!
Foreigner and stranger both refer to people who are not familiar or known. However, foreigner specifically refers to someone who is from another country or culture, while stranger does not have a specific origin. Additionally, foreigner is often associated with nationality or citizenship and is more commonly used in formal or official contexts, while stranger is more commonly used in informal or everyday language.
