Foreigners
/ˈfɒrɪnərz/
Definitions
People who come from a different country or are not citizens of the country you are in.
/ˈfɒrɪnərz/
People from a country different from your own
Many foreigners visit this city every year.
💡 Simply: Foreigners are like people visiting from another country. Imagine if someone came to your school from another country – that person would be a foreigner!
👶 For kids: Foreigners are people who come from a different country than you.
More Examples
The restaurant serves food from various cultures, popular with both locals and foreigners.
She is a foreigner, having recently moved here from Italy.
How It's Used
"The city welcomes tourists and foreigners alike."
"The government implemented new policies regarding the treatment of foreigners."
From Middle English *foreiner*, from Old French *forain* ("foreign") + -er (agent suffix). Related to "foreign".
Historically, the term "foreigner" was sometimes used with a negative connotation, implying an outsider or someone unfamiliar with local customs. However, its usage has evolved over time.
Memory tip
Think of travelers exploring new countries, not from the same place you are.