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Synonyms & Similar Words
alien
stranger
foreigner
outsider
immigrant
emigrant
exile
refugee
newcomer
settler
pioneer
colonist
expatriate
traveler
wanderer
vagabond
nomad
drifter
roamer
itinerant
migrant
transient
nonresident
noncitizen
outsider
outcast
castaway
renegade
mercenary
adventurer
explorer
voyager
pilgrim
tourist
visitor
sojourner
guest
boarder
lodger
Meaning of Outlander
A person who is from or lives in another country or region, especially one who is not native to the area.
Definitions
- A person who lives or is on the outside of a particular place, especially a country or region
- * A person who is not native to a particular place or region
- * A person who is traveling or living in a foreign country, especially for a long period
Etymology of Outlander
The word "outlander" has its roots in the Old English words "ūt" meaning "out" and "land" meaning "land" or "country"
Historically, the term was used to describe someone who lived outside the boundaries of a particular country, region, or community
Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including a person who is not native to a particular place or region
Example Uses
- The outlander struggled to adapt to the local customs and language
- * As an outlander in a foreign land, she felt like a stranger in a strange land
- * The outlander's accent and mannerisms marked him as a non-native
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
native
citizen
resident
local
inhabitant
insider
national
compatriot
countryman
townsman
villager
neighbor
familiar
acquaintance
friend
associate
companion
colleague
fellow
peer
counterpart