Associations to the word «Stranger»

Wiktionary

STRANGER, adjective. Comparative form of strange: more strange
STRANGER, noun. A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.
STRANGER, noun. An outsider or foreigner.
STRANGER, noun. A newcomer.
STRANGER, noun. (humorous) One who has not been seen for a long time.
STRANGER, noun. (obsolete) One not belonging to the family or household; a guest; a visitor.
STRANGER, noun. (legal) One not privy or party an act, contract, or title; a mere intruder or intermeddler; one who interferes without right.
STRANGER, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To estrange; to alienate.
STRANGER DANGER, noun. The totality of perceived dangers to children presented by strangers.

Dictionary definition

STRANGER, noun. Anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found.
STRANGER, noun. An individual that one is not acquainted with.

Wise words

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