Meaning
A "foreigner" is an individual who originates from a country or nation other than the one in which they currently reside or are being discussed, often implying a distinction in cultural, linguistic, or legal identity that may influence social interactions
💡 The term can carry varying connotations depending on context; it may be neutral in legal or academic discussions but can also imply exclusion or otherness in social contexts.
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cultural foreigner
foreigner status
foreigner policy
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