Synonyms for

Foreigner

Verb / ˈfɔ:rʌnɜ: / / ˈfɑ:rʌnɜ: / / ˈfɔ:rnɜ: / / ˈfɑ:rnɜ: / Another word for foreigner — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who comes from a different country or culture.

Synonyms & similar words

outsider citizen noncitizen outlander alien immigrant outsider stranger alien visitor noncitizen newcomer transplant emigrant emigre migrant expat nonnative offcomer incomer outlander migrator exile refugee

Synonyms by register

Formal

alien non-national outsider

Informal

outsider stranger newcomer

Literary

sojourner pilgrim

Antonyms

native citizen local insider compatriot inhabitant

Common collocations

  • foreigners living abroad
  • foreigners in a country
  • legal status of foreigners
  • rights of foreigners
  • foreigners and immigrants
  • treating foreigners well
  • foreigners are welcome

Word family

noun foreigner
adjective foreign

Usage note

The term 'foreigner' can sometimes carry a negative or exclusionary connotation, especially when used by a dominant group. 'Non-national' or 'international' are more neutral alternatives in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The foreigner spoke with a heavy accent.
  2. The restaurant had menus in different languages to accommodate foreigners.
  3. The school welcomed foreign students with open arms.
  4. The foreigner was amazed by the beauty of the landscape.
  5. The city had a large population of foreigners from all over the world.

Quotes

  • “The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” - Saint Augustine
  • “We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.” - Maya Angelou

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