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Word

outlander

Phoneticsout·lander

Definition

n. a person who comes from a different country or a different part of the world. It is often used to describe someone who is not a local or who belongs to a different culture.

n. a person from a foreign land or a different region. Often used in historical or literary contexts to describe an outsider or a traveler from another nation.

Examples

“The outlander was surprised by the local customs.”

“The local villagers were initially wary of the outlander who arrived with a strange accent and different clothing.”

“In many historical accounts, the arrival of an outlander often served as a catalyst for cultural exchange or conflict within the established community.”

Examples

simple

“The outlander was surprised by the local customs.”

contextual

“The local villagers were initially wary of the outlander who arrived with a strange accent and different clothing.”

complex

“In many historical accounts, the arrival of an outlander often served as a catalyst for cultural exchange or conflict within the established community.”

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Frequency
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