stranger

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is not known to or recognized by someone; a new acquaintance.

  - "Despite being a stranger, he offered to help me carry my groceries."
  - "I was nervous about meeting new strangers at the party."

• noun

  A person or thing that is unusual, unfamiliar, or exotic.

  - "The strange creature from another planet amazed the scientists."
  - "The strange flavor of the dish took me by surprise."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈstɹeɪndʒɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

everyday , normal , regular , standard , unsurprising , usual , familiar , known , citizen , compatriot , countryman , fellow , national , resident , acquaintance , friend

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Synonyms

new , unfamiliar , unknown , newbie , newcomer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stranger
stranger , danger , ranger , anger

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Homophones

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1. stranger (en) : A person who is not known to or recognized by someone
   

2. stranger (en) : A twist or entanglement
   

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Variants

List of all variants of stranger that leads to same result
stranger , strangers , strangered , strangering , strange , strangely , strangest , no stranger to

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Etymology

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Old English 'strangen' meaning 'foreigner, guest' or 'twist, entangle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stranger' is derived from the Old English word 'strangen', which means 'foreigner' or 'guest'.

2. In Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', the character Banquo refers to Macduff as a 'stranger' because he is not from the same region as Macbeth.

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Related Concepts

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1. outsider: A person who is not part of a particular group or society

2. alien: A person who is not from a particular place or country

3. foreigner: A person who comes from another country

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Culture

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Throughout history, the concept of the stranger has been a common theme in literature, art, and music. From Dante's Divine Comedy to Shakespeare's plays, strangers have often represented new experiences, challenges, and even danger. In modern times, the stranger has been explored in films, novels, and music, reflecting our fascination with the unknown and the unfamiliar.

How to Memorize "stranger"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and imagine a person who is new to you. What does this person look like? What are they wearing?
   - Create a mental image of a stranger offering you help or a strange object that you have never seen before.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stranger' with the feeling of meeting someone new or encountering something unfamiliar.
   - Think of a time when you were a stranger in a new place and how that experience made you feel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase or acronym to help you remember the meaning of 'stranger'.

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