Basic Details
Word: Foreigner
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person from another country.
Synonyms: Outsider, alien, stranger
Antonyms: Local, native
Idioms and Phrases
- Foreigner in one's own land: Refers to someone who feels out of place in their own country. Example: "After living abroad for many years, he felt like a foreigner in his own land when he returned home."
- Strange lands and foreign faces: This phrase describes unfamiliar places and people, often used to express excitement or nervousness about new experiences. Example: "Travelling to new countries is thrilling, full of strange lands and foreign faces."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The festival welcomed many foreigners who shared their cultures with the local community.
Example 2: As a foreigner, he enjoyed learning about the customs and traditions of the country he visited.
Example 3: The foreigner spoke several languages fluently, impressing everyone in the room.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "foreigner" comes from the Latin word "foris," which means "outside"? This reflects the idea that a foreigner comes from outside one's own country.
Famous Quote
"We are all foreigners to one another, we are all strangers." - Michael Ondaatje
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "foreigner" mean?
a) A local resident
b) A person from another country
c) A type of animal
d) A famous person
Answer: b) A person from another country
2. Which of these is a synonym of "foreigner"?
a) Native
b) Outsider
c) Citizen
d) Resident
Answer: b) Outsider
3. Which is an antonym of "foreigner"?
a) Outsider
b) Visitor
c) Local
d) Stranger
Answer: c) Local
4. Which sentence uses "foreigner" correctly?
a) The foreigner joined the local sports team and made many friends.
b) The foreigner built a car from scratch.
c) The foreigner sang beautifully at the concert.
d) The foreigner danced on the rooftops.
Answer: a) The foreigner joined the local sports team and made many friends.
5. What does the idiom "foreigner in one's own land" imply?
a) A native person who feels out of place
b) A foreigner who loves their country
c) A person who travels
d) A native person visiting another country
Answer: a) A native person who feels out of place
