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foreigner

[ˈfɒr.ɪ.nər]

foreigner Definition

a person who comes from a different country or nation.

Using foreigner: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "foreigner" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She felt like a foreigner in the new city.

  • Example

    The restaurant was full of foreigners speaking different languages.

  • Example

    As a foreigner, he had to apply for a special work visa.

  • Example

    The company hired several foreigners to work on the project.

foreigner Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for foreigner

Antonyms for foreigner

Idioms Using foreigner

  • a person who feels uncomfortable or out of place in a particular situation

    Example

    As a foreigner, he felt like a fish out of water at the party.

  • a person who is in an unfamiliar or uncomfortable environment

    Example

    Moving to a new country can make you feel like a stranger in a strange land.

  • to have a mutual understanding or agreement

    Example

    Even though they come from different countries, they speak the same language when it comes to business.

Phrases with foreigner

  • a student who studies abroad in a foreign country as part of an exchange program

    Example

    My cousin is a foreign exchange student from Japan.

  • a language that is not one's native language

    Example

    She is fluent in several foreign languages, including French and Spanish.

  • a government's strategy in dealing with other nations

    Example

    The president's foreign policy has been criticized by many experts.

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Summary: foreigner in Brief

A 'foreigner' [ˈfɒr.ɪ.nər] is someone who comes from a different country or nation. It can refer to immigrants, non-natives, or outsiders. Examples include 'She felt like a foreigner in the new city.' and 'The company hired several foreigners to work on the project.' Phrases like 'foreign exchange student' and idioms like 'a fish out of water' are also associated with the term.

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