foreigner Meaning & Definition
What Does Foreigner Mean?
Foreigner is used as a noun meaning A person from a foreign country. It can also mean A private job run by an employee at a trade factory rather than going through the business.
Quick Facts About Foreigner
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nə(ɹ)// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | outlander, outsider and noncitizen |
| Antonyms | citizen and native |
| Plural | foreigners |
Foreigner Definition (Noun)
- A person from a foreign country.
- A private job run by an employee at a trade factory rather than going through the business.
Synonyms of Foreigner
Foreigner synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Foreigner
Foreigner in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
foreigner (plural foreigners)
Words That Rhyme With Foreigner
Origin of Foreigner
From Middle English forner, foreyner, foroner, forenere, augmentation of earlier forein (“foreigner”), from the adjective. Equivalent to foreign + -er. Use of the -er suffix may be due to analogy with Middle English straunger (“stranger”). Displaced native Old English elþēodiġ.
Foreigner Pronunciation
Foreigner is pronounced //ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nə(ɹ)// and has 1 syllable.
Foreigner: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is foreigner?
Foreigner is a noun.
What is another word for foreigner?
Close synonyms of foreigner are outlander, outsider and noncitizen. See the full list of foreigner synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of foreigner?
The plural of foreigner is foreigners.