1. a person who is from a different country than the one they are currently in

Examples

• As a foreigner in Japan, she had to learn the local customs.
• The hotel caters to both locals and foreigners.
• He felt like a foreigner in his own hometown after being away for so long.
• The company hired several foreigners to expand their international business.
• Many foreigners come to study at American universities.
• The restaurant owner was friendly to all foreigners who visited.
• She spoke slowly because English was difficult for the foreigner to understand.