Stranger

/ˈstreɪn.dʒər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person whom one does not know.

She felt uneasy walking home alone at night with a stranger nearby.

A person who is new to or unfamiliar with a place or situation.

As a stranger in the city, he relied on his map to navigate his way.

A person who is not a member of a particular group or community.

The meeting felt exclusive, as everyone there seemed to know each other, and I was just a stranger.

Middle English: from Old French 'estrangier', from Latin 'extraneus' meaning 'external, foreign.'

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.

familiar

Known, recognized, or well-acquainted with someone or something.

acquaintance

A person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.

A newbie or someone unfamiliar with the local area.

He's a total stranger around here; he just moved to the city.

Someone who is not part of a group or clique.

She felt like a stranger at the party, not knowing anyone.