foreigners
word · lemma: foreigner
/ˈfɑɹənɝz/
FOR-un-urz
/fˈɒɹənəz/
FO-run-uhz
Definition
People who come from a country other than the one where they are currently living or visiting.
Usage & Nuances
Neutral term, but sometimes can feel distancing depending on context. More formal than 'outsider.' Often used in travel, immigration, and legal contexts. Use 'foreigners' for people from other countries, not just other regions.
Spanish: extranjerosPortuguese (BR): estrangeirosPortuguese (PT): estrangeirosChinese (Simplified): 外国人Chinese (Traditional): 外國人Hindi: विदेशी लोगArabic: أجانبBengali: বিদেশি - বিদেশীরাRussian: иностранцыJapanese: 外国人Vietnamese: người nước ngoàiKorean: 외국인Turkish: yabancılarUrdu: غیرملکیIndonesian: orang asing
Example Sentences
Many foreigners visit this city every year.
basic
The museum gives discounts to foreigners.
basic
Some foreigners find local food too spicy.
basic
You can spot foreigners by the way they ask for directions.
natural
It’s not always easy for foreigners to adjust to new customs.
natural
The city feels more lively with so many foreigners around.
natural