strangers
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈstɹeɪndʒɝz// UK //stɹˈeɪndʒəz// strangers
n. people you do not know. You use this word for anyone you have never met before.
n. persons with whom one is not acquainted or has no personal relationship.
You should not talk to strangers in the park.
The lost traveler had to ask several strangers for directions to the nearest train station.
In a crowded metropolis, one is constantly surrounded by strangers, yet social norms often dictate a polite distance that prevents any meaningful interaction from occurring.
Usage
The plural form of 'stranger'; often used collectively to refer to the general public outside of one's social circle.