Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stranger

noun
/ˈstreɪndʒər/
Definition
A person who is unknown or unfamiliar to someone.
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.
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.
Synonyms
  • Unknown
  • Outsider
  • Foreigner
  • Alien