Synonyms for

Stranger

Verb / ˈstreɪndʒɜ: / Another word for stranger — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar.

Synonyms & similar words

alien unknown familiar native foreign strange unusual acquaintance foreigner outsider unknown visitor newcomer alien migrant immigrant emigrant traveler tourist guest interloper intruder stray nomad wayfarer rover vagabond drifter

Synonyms by register

Formal

outsider foreigner novice unfamiliar person

Informal

newbie unknown outsider nobody

Literary

sojourner wayfarer alien

Antonyms

acquaintance friend native citizen insider colleague compatriot

Common collocations

  • complete stranger
  • absolute stranger
  • stranger to the truth
  • stranger than fiction
  • stranger danger
  • stranger in a strange land
  • stranger than ever

Word family

noun stranger
adjective strange

Usage note

While 'stranger' generally refers to someone unknown, it can also be used metaphorically for someone unfamiliar with a concept or experience.

Example sentences

  1. The stranger smiled and said hello.
  2. I'm afraid of talking to strangers.
  3. The stranger offered to help carry the bags.
  4. The cat hissed at the stranger.
  5. The stranger had a foreign accent.

Quotes

  • A stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet. - Will Rogers
  • Strangers are exciting because of the possibilities they present, the chance encounters, the out of the blue connections. With a stranger there is no obligation and no need to impress. - Olivia Wilde
  • The only thing worse than a stranger on a plane is a talkative stranger on a plane. - Will Ferrell

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