Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stranger
noun
/ˈstreɪndʒər/
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Definition
A person who is unknown or unfamiliar to someone.
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Examples
- She felt nervous walking alone in the city, among so many strangers.
- He was a stranger in a new town, trying to find his way around.
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Meaning
The term ‘stranger’ refers to someone you do not know or someone who is not part of your familiar circle. It can imply a lack of familiarity or connection with that individual.
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Synonyms
- Unknown
- Outsider
- Foreigner
- Alien