Synonyms for

Foreigners

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

Definition

Foreigners are people who come from a different country or nation.

Synonyms & similar words

alien outlander foreigner outsider citizen noncitizen outsiders aliens immigrants non-natives strangers visitors guests tourists sojourners expatriates migrants colonizers settlers exiles refugees fugitives escapees emigrants

Synonyms by register

Formal

aliens non-citizens outsiders strangers

Informal

outsiders strangers newcomers off-islanders

Literary

sojourners aliens strangers

Antonyms

citizens natives locals insiders countrymen compatriots

Common collocations

  • foreigners living abroad
  • foreigners in our country
  • foreigners and immigrants
  • foreigners are welcome
  • foreigners are not allowed
  • foreigners from other countries
  • foreigners and locals

Word family

noun foreigner
adjective foreign

Usage note

The term 'foreigner' can sometimes carry a negative or exclusionary connotation. Consider using more neutral terms like 'non-citizens' or 'international residents' depending on the context.

Example sentences

  1. The school is welcoming to foreigners and has many programs to help them adjust.
  2. The restaurant had a menu in English to cater to foreigners.
  3. The museum had a tour for foreigners to learn about the local culture.
  4. The country has a policy that limits the number of foreigners who can work there.
  5. The festival attracted many foreigners who wanted to experience the local traditions.

Quotes

  • We are all foreigners in this world, and our days on earth are like a shadow. - 1 Chronicles 29:15
  • The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. - Saint Augustine
  • The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people. - Unknown

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