foreigner
noun
a person not native to or naturalized in the country or jurisdiction under consideration; alien.
foreigners
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pluralof foreigner.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Japan needs to open its doors to more foreigners, the Nikkei business daily said in a recent editorial.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
This year, close to 100 million foreigners are expected to come to Spain, making it the second most-visited country in the world, just behind France.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Perversely, this reduces the Treasurys that foreigners buy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
They also threaten to deny visas to foreigners on several sanctions lists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
I assure all foreigners that their rights will continue to be respected.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
