uitlander

[ˈʊɪtlændər]

Definitions

1. noun

A person living outside their own country, especially in a colony or a foreign country, often with specific rights or restrictions.

“During the South African War, the uitlanders were seen as a threat to the local population.”

2. noun

A person who lives and works in a country, but is not a citizen of that country.

“The uitlanders in the city were entitled to vote in local elections.”

Synonyms

  • alien
  • expatriate

Antonyms

  • citizen
  • national