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Pronunciation / Transliteration: wàiguó rén
"他是一个外国人。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who comes from a country other than one's own.
"The city is known for its diverse culture, attracting many foreigners each year." - 2
A person who is not a citizen of the country in which they are residing.
"As a foreigner, she had to navigate the complexities of visa regulations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'foreigner' originates from the Latin word 'foris', meaning 'outside'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used to denote someone from outside one's own country or community, reflecting the historical context of migration and cultural exchange.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Foreigner" is said worldwide
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étranger
Transliteration: eh-trahn-zher
"Il est un étranger dans ce pays."
Ausländer
Transliteration: ows-lan-der
"Er ist ein Ausländer in Deutschland."
straniero
Transliteration: stra-nyay-ro
"Lui è uno straniero qui."
extranjero
Transliteration: ex-tran-hero
"Ella es una extranjera en España."
estrangeiro
Transliteration: es-tran-gay-ro
"Ele é um estrangeiro no Brasil."
विदेशी
Transliteration: videshi
"वह इस देश में एक विदेशी है।"
外国人
Transliteration: wàiguó rén
"他是一个外国人。"
외국인
Transliteration: oegugin
"그는 외국인입니다."
外国人
Transliteration: gaikokujin
"彼は外国人です。"
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