as in stranger
a person who is not native to or known to a community
I can tell by your accent you're a foreigner in these parts
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Recent Examples of foreigner
In recent years, Iran’s security forces have arrested dozens of foreigners and dual nationals, mostly on charges related to espionage and security.
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Reuters, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
In 1938, Germany awarded Ford the Grand Cross of the German Eagle, the country's highest medal for foreigners.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
In 2012, he was named the first foreigner to serve as governor of the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Since the election, the government has detained over 2,000 people, including around 10 Americans and other foreigners, accusing them of plotting to overthrow Maduro and further destabilize the oil-rich nation.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Reuters, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
In 1938, Germany awarded Ford the Grand Cross of the German Eagle, the country's highest medal for foreigners.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
In 2012, he was named the first foreigner to serve as governor of the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Since the election, the government has detained over 2,000 people, including around 10 Americans and other foreigners, accusing them of plotting to overthrow Maduro and further destabilize the oil-rich nation.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Foreigner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreigner. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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