foreigner
word
/ˈfɑɹənɝ/
FOR-un-ur
/fˈɒɹənɐ/
FO-ruh-nuh
Definition
A foreigner is a person from another country, especially someone who is visiting or living in a country that is not their own.
Usage & Nuances
'Foreigner' is neutral but can sound impersonal or distant; 'visitor' or 'international guest' may be more polite in some contexts. Common with 'illegal', 'student', or 'worker'. Not used for people from a different region of the same country.
Spanish: extranjero - extranjeraPortuguese (BR): estrangeiro - estrangeiraPortuguese (PT): estrangeiro - estrangeiraChinese (Simplified): 外国人Chinese (Traditional): 外國人Hindi: विदेशीArabic: أجنبيBengali: বিদেশিRussian: иностранец - иностранкаJapanese: 外国人Vietnamese: người nước ngoàiKorean: 외국인Turkish: yabancıUrdu: غیر ملکیIndonesian: orang asing
Example Sentences
She felt like a foreigner in her new school.
basic
Being a foreigner can be exciting, but sometimes it feels lonely.
natural
Most foreigners in this area are students or workers.
natural
Don't worry if you're a foreigner—people here are very friendly.
natural
He is a foreigner from Japan.
basic
Many foreigners visit this city every year.
basic