Pronunciation

/ˈfɔːrən/

Definitions

• Adjective: Originating from or characteristic of another country; not native to the place where one finds it. For example: “Foreign languages were required for the job position.”
  • The company imported foreign technology.
• Noun (usually plural form “foreigns”): Something that is from or related to another country. Often used in specific contexts such as trade or culture. For example: “The museum displayed various foreign artefacts.”
  • "Understanding the foreign policies of different nations is crucial in international relations."

Phrases

• “Foreign affairs” refers to the activities and policies related to a country’s relationships with other countries.
• “Foreign policy” is a government’s strategy in dealing with other nations.
• “Foreign language” refers to any language indigenous to a country other than one’s own.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She struggled to understand the foreign customs when she moved abroad.”
• “Learning about foreign cultures broadened his perspective.”
• Noun: “The company was fined for violating foreign trade regulations.”

Synonyms

• External
• International
• Outsider
• Alien (in the context of ‘not belonging to a particular place’)
• Non-native
• Exotic (when referring to something from a distant or unfamiliar place)

Note: The use of “foreigns” as a noun for people from other countries can be considered outdated or offensive in some contexts, so it’s important to be cautious with this usage. More appropriate terms might include “immigrants,” “expatriates,” or simply “people from other countries.”