outremer

/uːtremɛər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person from outremer, or one from a far-off or distant land.

“The traveler was known as an outremer to the locals, who found his accent and customs unfamiliar.”

2. noun

A person from the Mediterranean or the Middle East, especially in medieval European contexts.

“The outremer merchants brought exotic spices and goods to the European market.”

Synonyms

  • foreigner
  • stranger

Antonyms

  • local
  • native