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.

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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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