Definition

Not familiar or known; someone or something that is not recognized or is new to a person.

Example

She felt like a stranger in a new city.

Conversation

Did you notice that stranger sitting alone at the café?

Yeah, they looked a bit lost, didn't they?

I wonder if they’re new in town or just a stranger passing through.

Could be! It's always interesting to meet new people.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person that you do not know or who is not familiar to you.

Example

I saw a stranger walking down the street.

Conversation

I met a really interesting stranger at the park today.

Oh really? What did they say?

They shared some cool stories about traveling.

Root Explanation

Stranger → It is formed from "strange" (from Old French *estrange*, meaning foreign or unfamiliar) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A stranger is a person who is foreign or unfamiliar to a particular place or group.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'foreign' or 'unfamiliar' — that's what a stranger is, a person who is not known in a certain context.

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