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1. foreign

adjective. ['ˈfɔrən, ˈfɑːrən'] of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own).

Etymology

  • forein (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • forain (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Foreign Agent

  • reagent
  • bagent

2. foreign

adjective. ['ˈfɔrən, ˈfɑːrən'] relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world.

Etymology

  • forein (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • forain (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. foreign

adjective. ['ˈfɔrən, ˈfɑːrən'] not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • forein (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • forain (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. foreign

adjective. ['ˈfɔrən, ˈfɑːrən'] not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source.

Etymology

  • forein (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • forain (Old French (842-ca. 1400))