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foreignness

/ˈfɔːr.ɪn.nəs/
for · eign · ness
Adjective:foreign
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• noun

1

The quality or state of originating from, belonging to, or being characteristic of another country or culture.

Example

"Despite living in the capital for a decade, she remained acutely aware of her own foreignness during traditional national holidays."

2

The quality of being unfamiliar, strange, or alien to one's personal experience or nature.

Example

"The initial foreignness of the abstract mathematical concepts gradually gave way to understanding as the semester progressed."

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• Nearby Words

forehead
foreign
foreigner
foreignness
foreknowledge
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foreleg

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Foreignness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/foreignness
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