Meaning & Definition of word "Stranger"
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Stranger
/ˈstreɪn.dʒər/
noun:
- 1. A person whom one does not know.
- Example: She felt uneasy walking home alone at night with a stranger nearby.
- 2. A person who is new to or unfamiliar with a place or situation.
- Example: As a stranger in the city, he relied on his map to navigate his way.
- 3. A person who is not a member of a particular group or community.
- Example: The meeting felt exclusive, as everyone there seemed to know each other, and I was just a stranger.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'estrangier', from Latin 'extraneus' meaning 'external, foreign.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
A stranger in a strange land:
Someone who feels out of place or unfamiliar in their surroundings.
Stranger danger:
A warning to children about the potential dangers of unknown individuals.
No stranger to:
Experienced with or familiar with something.
Stranger than fiction:
Referring to something that is so unusual that it seems unbelievable.
Related Words
familiar:
Known, recognized, or well-acquainted with someone or something.
acquaintance:
A person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.
Slang Meanings of stranger
Meaning: A newbie or someone unfamiliar with the local area.
Example Sentence: He's a total stranger around here; he just moved to the city.
Meaning: Someone who is not part of a group or clique.
Example Sentence: She felt like a stranger at the party, not knowing anyone.