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foreign (adjective)

Something that is from a different country than your own. It can also describe something that is strange, unfamiliar, or not natural to a person or situation.

💬 Example

"I really enjoy trying different types of foreign food when I travel."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'FOR-EIGN'. You are going FOR a trip to an EIGN (alien) land. The 'G' is silent like a secret agent in a foreig...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
international overseas alien distant external
⚠️ Common Mistakes

He is a foreign. → He is a foreigner. / He is a foreign student.

This is foreign from my culture. → This is foreign to my culture.

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