[ 'fɒrɪn , 'fɒrən ]
■ adjective
1》 from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own.
↘dealing with or relating to other countries.
2》 coming or introduced from outside.
3》 (usu. ~ to ) unfamiliar or uncharacteristic.
Derivatives
~ness 'fɒr(ə)nnɪs noun
Origin
ME foren , forein , from OFr. forein , forain , based on L. foras , foris 'outside', from fores 'door'.