strangers

NOUN

person who is unfamiliar

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alien foreigner guest immigrant intruder newcomer outsider visitor

STRONG

drifter interloper migrant outlander squatter transient unknown wanderer

WEAK

foreign body incomer itinerant person migratory worker new arrival out-of-stater outcomer party crasher perfect stranger uninvited person unknown person

Antonyms

STRONGEST

citizen local national native

WEAK

acquaintance friend

Example Sentences

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Within weeks, strangers begin arriving at the house to seek Elio’s blessing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

And no talking whatsoever—not even eye contact—as you sit, eat and stroll mindfully alongside 90 or so strangers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

There will inevitably be some wear and tear if you are having strangers in your house.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

For Nidhi, "life has completely changed" since they first opened their door to strangers.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

She emerges from the ambulance to greet a group of strangers.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly