Meaning
A "foreigner" is an individual who originates from a country or nation other than the one in which they currently reside or are being discussed, often implying a distinction in cultural, linguistic, or legal identity that may influence social interactions
💡 The term can carry varying connotations depending on context; it may be neutral in legal or academic discussions but can also imply exclusion or otherness in social contexts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
rainy
afternoon
I
observed
a
foreigner
pause
at
the
bakery
door
,
looking
uncertain
about
the
menu
.
He
hesitated
for
a
moment
,
then
gave
a
grateful
smile
when
the
barista
approached
with
a
courteous
nod
and
a
recommendation
.
The
barista
described
the
options
clearly
and
used
simple
gestures
to
explain
unfamiliar
ingredients
,
which
made
the
man
visibly
relieved
.
They
exchanged
a
few
sentences
about
the
neighbourhood
and
daily
routines
,
and
the
foreigner
said
he
was
still
getting
accustomed
to
local
schedules
.
The
brief
encounter
felt
warm
and
unassuming
,
a
small
example
of
quiet
hospitality
that
improved
both
their
mornings
.
Common Phrases
cultural foreigner
foreigner status
foreigner policy
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