Foreign
adjective
From or related to a different country.
He is studying foreign languages.
Often appears as...
- foreign countries
- foreign students
adjective
Not typical, strange.
This kind of work is foreign to him.
Often appears as...
- foreign to someone
- foreign to something
adjective
Not belonging to the place where it is found.
The vase contained a foreign body.
Often appears as...
- foreign bodies
- foreign particle
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Related to dealing with other nations.
He is the foreign minister.
Often appears as...
- foreign affairs
- foreign relations
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
From or related to a different country.
He is studying foreign languages.
Often appears as...
- foreign countries
- foreign students
adjective
Not typical, strange.
This kind of work is foreign to him.
Often appears as...
- foreign to someone
- foreign to something
adjective
Not belonging to the place where it is found.
The vase contained a foreign body.
Often appears as...
- foreign bodies
- foreign particle
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Related to dealing with other nations.
He is the foreign minister.
Often appears as...
- foreign affairs
- foreign relations
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Nuance
Consider culture when discussing 'foreign'; it can imply admiration or disapproval depending on context.
I love foreign films for their unique storytelling.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Distant
'Foreign' doesn't just mean far away; a neighboring country can be foreign too.
Despite the proximity, the customs there are quite foreign to us.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Term
'Foreign' is a neutral word; it describes origin without positive or negative bias.
Many students study foreign economies in business school.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Nuance
Consider culture when discussing 'foreign'; it can imply admiration or disapproval depending on context.
I love foreign films for their unique storytelling.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Distant
'Foreign' doesn't just mean far away; a neighboring country can be foreign too.
Despite the proximity, the customs there are quite foreign to us.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Term
'Foreign' is a neutral word; it describes origin without positive or negative bias.
Many students study foreign economies in business school.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Nuance
Consider culture when discussing 'foreign'; it can imply admiration or disapproval depending on context.
I love foreign films for their unique storytelling.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Distant
'Foreign' doesn't just mean far away; a neighboring country can be foreign too.
Despite the proximity, the customs there are quite foreign to us.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Term
'Foreign' is a neutral word; it describes origin without positive or negative bias.
Many students study foreign economies in business school.
Never forget "Foreign"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
Well, let's think about Venus for a moment. Now for decades, my wife and I have been moved by common compassion to sponsor kids, to fund microloans, to support generous levels of foreign aid. But until I had actually talked to Venus, I would have had no idea that none of those approaches
Video examples
Why wasn’t the Bill of...
But establishing a new nation would prove easier than running it. Congress had no power to make the states comply with their laws. When the national government proved unable to raise funds, enforce foreign treaties, or suppress rebellions, it was clear reform was needed.
Video examples
The power in your name PIPE...
foreign and foreign investment but I want to share with you all Yumiko story around her name and what it means to her please show the video I don't want you to come whenever I say oh my name is give it up someone always said people are thinking that I'll be
Video examples
The Astronaut of the...
into the deep ocean you're actually able to go in them often it's between two and three people and really you know it's this wild ride not for you know anywhere between sort of four or nine hours down into this environment which can feel very foreign
Video examples
Chris Milk: How virtual...
to try to tell the most compelling stories that I can to an audience. And film is this incredible medium that allows us to feel empathy for people that are very different than us and worlds completely foreign from our own. Unfortunately,
Video examples
What caused the French...
that individual rights and freedoms were fundamental to human nature and government existed only to protect them. Their privileges gone, many nobles fled abroad, begging foreign rulers to invade France and restore order.
Video examples
How interpreters juggle...
deal with challenging terminology, and handle a multitude of foreign accents. They may resort to acronyms to shorten long names, choose generic terms over specific, or refer to slides and other visual aides.
Video examples
Why do blood types...
immune cells that protect against infection. Antigens serve as identifying markers, allowing the immune system to recognize your body's own cells without attacking them as foreign bodies.
Video examples
Snake Bite PIPE Do or Die
it takes just one minute for all that blood and whatever foreign bodies might be in it to make the round trip to your heart there's no question you need medical help
Video examples
This is Sparta: Fierce...
In ancient Greece, violent internal conflict between bordering neighbors and war with foreign invaders was a way of life,
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
Well, let's think about Venus for a moment. Now for decades, my wife and I have been moved by common compassion to sponsor kids, to fund microloans, to support generous levels of foreign aid. But until I had actually talked to Venus, I would have had no idea that none of those approaches
Video examples
Why wasn’t the Bill of...
But establishing a new nation would prove easier than running it. Congress had no power to make the states comply with their laws. When the national government proved unable to raise funds, enforce foreign treaties, or suppress rebellions, it was clear reform was needed.
Video examples
The power in your name PIPE...
foreign and foreign investment but I want to share with you all Yumiko story around her name and what it means to her please show the video I don't want you to come whenever I say oh my name is give it up someone always said people are thinking that I'll be
Video examples
The Astronaut of the...
into the deep ocean you're actually able to go in them often it's between two and three people and really you know it's this wild ride not for you know anywhere between sort of four or nine hours down into this environment which can feel very foreign
Video examples
Chris Milk: How virtual...
to try to tell the most compelling stories that I can to an audience. And film is this incredible medium that allows us to feel empathy for people that are very different than us and worlds completely foreign from our own. Unfortunately,
Video examples
What caused the French...
that individual rights and freedoms were fundamental to human nature and government existed only to protect them. Their privileges gone, many nobles fled abroad, begging foreign rulers to invade France and restore order.
Video examples
How interpreters juggle...
deal with challenging terminology, and handle a multitude of foreign accents. They may resort to acronyms to shorten long names, choose generic terms over specific, or refer to slides and other visual aides.
Video examples
Why do blood types...
immune cells that protect against infection. Antigens serve as identifying markers, allowing the immune system to recognize your body's own cells without attacking them as foreign bodies.
Video examples
Snake Bite PIPE Do or Die
it takes just one minute for all that blood and whatever foreign bodies might be in it to make the round trip to your heart there's no question you need medical help
Video examples
This is Sparta: Fierce...
In ancient Greece, violent internal conflict between bordering neighbors and war with foreign invaders was a way of life,
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Kurt Cobain
American Singer
I have to admit I've found myself doing the same things that a lot of other rock stars do or are forced to do. Which is not being able to respond to mail, not being able to keep up on current music, and I'm pretty much locked away a lot. The outside world is pretty foreign to me.
Quote examples
Jaimie Alexander
American Actress
I'll say this, I'm no stranger to working with a foreign cast, foreign directors, that sort of thing. I love it, because I think that when you have people from different countries, it sort of brings everyone together, it's more of a worldly film.
Quote examples
Jeff Goodell
American Author
Obama wants to be thought of as the president who freed us from foreign oil. But if he doesn't show some political courage, he may well be remembered as the president who cooked the planet.
Quote examples
George P. Bush
American Businessman
Americans in general, I think, don't understand the weight and gravity of foreign policy and how to engage the world at large.
Quote examples
Jimmy Carter
American President
My constant prayer, my number one foreign goal, is to bring peace to Israel. And in the process to Israel's neighbours.
Quote examples
Kevin de Leon
American Politician
Foreign relations should involve human rights, workers' rights, and environmental protection.
Quote examples
Rosemary Mahoney
American Writer
I'm very curious about the world, foreign cultures.
Quote examples
Michael Capuano
American Politician
For me foreign policy is critically important.
Quote examples
Jack Kerouac
American Novelist
All of life is a foreign country.
Quote examples
Rick Scott
American Politician
Foreign policy is important.
Quote examples
Kurt Cobain
American Singer
I have to admit I've found myself doing the same things that a lot of other rock stars do or are forced to do. Which is not being able to respond to mail, not being able to keep up on current music, and I'm pretty much locked away a lot. The outside world is pretty foreign to me.
Quote examples
Jaimie Alexander
American Actress
I'll say this, I'm no stranger to working with a foreign cast, foreign directors, that sort of thing. I love it, because I think that when you have people from different countries, it sort of brings everyone together, it's more of a worldly film.
Quote examples
Jeff Goodell
American Author
Obama wants to be thought of as the president who freed us from foreign oil. But if he doesn't show some political courage, he may well be remembered as the president who cooked the planet.
Quote examples
George P. Bush
American Businessman
Americans in general, I think, don't understand the weight and gravity of foreign policy and how to engage the world at large.
Quote examples
Jimmy Carter
American President
My constant prayer, my number one foreign goal, is to bring peace to Israel. And in the process to Israel's neighbours.
Quote examples
Kevin de Leon
American Politician
Foreign relations should involve human rights, workers' rights, and environmental protection.
Quote examples
Rosemary Mahoney
American Writer
I'm very curious about the world, foreign cultures.
Quote examples
Michael Capuano
American Politician
For me foreign policy is critically important.
Quote examples
Jack Kerouac
American Novelist
All of life is a foreign country.
Quote examples
Rick Scott
American Politician
Foreign policy is important.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension