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FOREIGN

(adj., adj.sat, noun)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Foreign.

How to pronounce foreign:

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Foreign - as an adjective

Of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

Example: "Foreign trade"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
domestic

Relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world

Example: "Foreign nations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strange
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
native

Foreign - as an adjective satellite

Not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

Example: "An economic theory alien to the spirit of capitalism"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alien

Not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source

Example: "Water free of extraneous matter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extraneous

Foreign - as a noun

A foreign person, particularly:

A foreign ship.

Clipping of chamber foreign: an outhouse.

A foreign area, particularly:

Short for various phrases, including foreign language, foreign parts, and foreign service.

Example Sentences

"He was fascinated by foreign cultures and customs."
"They adopted a foreign child from an orphanage."
"Her accent clearly indicated that English was a foreign language to her."
"The company had a hard time expanding into foreign markets."
"He had to apply for a visa before visiting any foreign country."
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Word Game Points

Is FOREIGN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, foreign is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FOREIGN has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FOREIGN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, foreign is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FOREIGN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FOREIGN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, foreign is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FOREIGN has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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