Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
foreign-national
noun
ˈfɔːrɪn ˈnæʃənəl
Definition
A person who is a citizen of a country different from the one they are currently in.
Examples
- John is a foreign national living in the United States for work.
- Foreign nationals may need a visa to enter a country.
- Many foreign nationals attend universities abroad for higher education.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who holds citizenship in a country that is not the country they are residing or working in.
Synonyms
- Alien
- Non-citizen
- Expatriate
