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US
/ˈfɑɹən, ˈfɔɹən/
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[ UK /fˈɒɹən/ ]
[ UK /fˈɒɹən/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source
foreign particles in milk
water free of extraneous matter -
relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world
a foreign accent
on business in a foreign city
foreign nations -
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
the mysticism so foreign to the French mind and temper
jealousy is foreign to her nature
an economic theory alien to the spirit of capitalism -
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
foreign trade
a foreign office
How To Use foreign In A Sentence
- Academic excellence was matched with extra-curricular activities of every description - from drama through sport to foreign travel.
- You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months.
- There are a few formalities to be gone through before you enter a foreign country.
- They put out a plan that adds up, leaves no ox ungored and should shut up anyone who says the deficit can be contained by cutting waste, fraud, abuse and foreign aid. Two Tests of a Gridlock Mentality
- They contended that many foreign central banks were willing to absorb all the foreign currency earned by their exporting sectors that was not willingly held by their private sector in US dollar denominated assets.
- IHSB: The way to describe the first pro season for the most oddly named man alive (Allen Lorenz Pollock = A.J. Pollock?) is solid but unspectacular, which is disappointing given that the organization expected him to rip through Mid-A South Bend given that Midwest League Competition wasn't foreign to Pollock, given that Notre Dame plays an exhibition game against the SilverHawks at the beginning of each season. AZ Snakepit
- Second, that the entire Reichstag assented to the declarations made by the speakers on Tuesday that the Emperor had exceeded his constitutional prerogatives in private discussion with foreigners concerning Germany's attitude on controverted questions. New York Times Current History: The European War from the Beginning to March 1915, Vol 1, No. 2 Who Began the War, and Why?
- We ask for a level playing field when we compete with foreign companies.
- Venuti advocates that translators create a discursive heterogeneity by using non-dominant English forms to make the foreignness of the source texts felt and render the translations visible.
- Just because the American people are disgusted with higher taxes, bigger government, left wing liberal give away policies and pacifist foreign policy attitudes, this idiot thinks the Tea Party activist is in someway trying to bring the country down. Clinton warns against violent anti-government attitude
