outlander

/ˈaʊtˌlændər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person living outside their native country, especially in a place where they are not easily assimilated.

“The Scottish immigrant felt like an outlander in the city, struggling to adapt to the fast-paced lifestyle.”

2. noun

A person who does not fit in or belong to a particular group or society.

“The artist felt like an outlander in the traditional community, where her modern art style was not appreciated.”

3. noun

A person who is a stranger in a strange land, especially in a place with a different culture or way of life.

“The astronaut felt like an outlander on the foreign planet, where everything was unfamiliar and challenging.”

Synonyms

  • alien
  • foreigner
  • stranger

Antonyms

  • citizen
  • local
  • native