Synonyms for Foreign & Similar Words
Definition of foreign
- adjective
- of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own); "foreign trade"; "a foreign office"
- relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world; "foreign nations"; "a foreign accent"; "on business in a foreign city"
- not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something; "an economic theory alien to the spirit of capitalism"; "the mysticism so foreign to the French mind and temper"; "jealousy is foreign to her nature"
17 synonyms found
Writing tips for "foreign"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like abroad, adulterant, adulterating can replace "foreign" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 17 alternatives available, "foreign" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Foreign" in song lyrics
See how foreign is used in real songs:
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"Home may be home to you but to me it's foreign"
Aceyalone — The Balance -
"Eleven in the mornin, I jumped up in my foreign"
Big Pokey (Screwed Up Click) — Who Dat Talkin Down -
"Elect Vietnam, Bombing a foreign"
Leathafase — Staten Island Get Da Money