foreigner

noun

for·​eign·​er ˈfȯr-ə-nər 

ˈfär-

1

: a person belonging to or owing allegiance to a foreign country

2

chiefly dialectal : one not native to a place or community : stranger sense 1c

Synonyms

• nonnative
• outlander
• outsider
• stranger

Examples of foreigner in a Sentence

I can tell by your accent you're a foreigner in these parts.

Recent Examples on the Web

Of all the teachings of the Bible, the most repeated are to serve the poor, care for foreigners, and make no idols. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025

Full ownership rights for foreigners and no capital gains tax. U.S. dollar currency peg. —Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

The screenings will affect people applying for permanent residence status, and foreigners affiliated with educational institutions. —Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025

Influx of investment Rising international interest to ski in Japan is fueling an influx of investment, as foreigners scoop up homes and pour money into resort developments. —Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing foreigner

• anti-foreigner

Rhymes for foreigner

• coroner

Kids Definition

foreigner

noun

for·​eign·​er ˈfȯr-ə-nər 

ˈfär-

: a person who is from a foreign country