🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Ausländer

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ows-lan-der

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Foreigners/ˈfɔːr.ɪ.nərz/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Stadt ist bekannt für ihre vielfältige Bevölkerung, einschließlich vieler Ausländer."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    People who come from a country different from one's own.

    "The city is known for its diverse population, including many foreigners who have settled here."
  2. 2

    Individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the country in which they reside.

    "Foreigners often face unique challenges when adapting to a new culture."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'foreigners' derives from the Middle English 'forein', which comes from the Latin 'foris', meaning 'outside'. Historically, it evolved to describe individuals from outside one's own country or community, reflecting the concept of otherness and cultural distinction.

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