FOREIGN


Meaning of FOREIGN in English

[ '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'.

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