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foreigner

[fawr-uh-ner, for-] / ˈfɔr ə nər, ˈfɒr- /


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The German word Ausländer means outsider—a foreigner who does not belong.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

The average foreigner targeted by recruiters working for Russia is under 40, living in a poorer country and lured by the "promise of a job", she said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

It is unclear whether the incoming head coach will be a Scot or foreigner.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

It said the expedition comprises 10 people -- including five Nepalese, a Pakistani, an Omani, an American, a climber from China, and one other foreigner.

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

A Texan outside of Texas is a foreigner.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

According to Amnesty International, the country has executed around 100 people this year, many of whom are foreigners convicted of drug offences.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

“The Brazil of bossa nova and samba, the Brazil that so many foreigners know and that Lula grew up with, has now been almost totally replaced,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Argentine President Javier Milei's government said Friday that the country would offer citizenship to foreigners who invest at least $350,000 in the country.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Japan needs to open its doors to more foreigners, the Nikkei business daily said in a recent editorial.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Despite the entertainment, the Patuxet eventually got tired of the foreigners camping out on their land.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann


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