Definition of foreigner

foreignernoun

người nước ngoài

/ˈfɒrənə(r)//ˈfɔːrənər/

The word "foreigner" has its roots in Old French and Middle English. In Old French, the term "estranger" or "estrange" referred to a stranger or an outsider. This term was later borrowed into Middle English as "foreyn" or "fren", which meant a stranger or a foreign person. The modern English word "foreigner" emerged in the 14th century, and its meaning was further expanded to include someone who is not a native or citizen of a particular country. The word's etymology is closely tied to the concept of strangerhood, which has been a significant theme in human societies throughout history. Today, the word "foreigner" is used to describe someone who is not a native or naturalized citizen of a particular country, and it is often associated with issues such as immigration, nationality, and cultural identity.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningngười nước ngoài
meaningtàu nước ngoài
meaningcon vật nhập từ nước ngoài; đồ nhập từ nước ngoài
namespace

a person who comes from a different country

một người đến từ một quốc gia khác

Example:
  • The fact that I was a foreigner was a big disadvantage.

    Việc tôi là người nước ngoài là một bất lợi lớn.

a person who does not belong in a particular place

một người không thuộc về một nơi cụ thể nào đó

Example:
  • I have always been regarded as a foreigner by the local folk.

    Tôi luôn bị người dân địa phương coi là người nước ngoài.

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