stranger
Translation
an unknown person, a foreigner, an outsider
Examples
My mother told me not to talk to strangers.
My mother told me not to talk to strangers.
He is a complete stranger to me.
He is a complete stranger to me.
I'm a stranger in this town.
I'm a stranger in this town.
Grammar Patterns
a stranger ((to sb.)) an unknown person to (sb.) He is a stranger to me.
a stranger ((in a place)) a person who is new to a place I'm a stranger in this town.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unknown person, newcomer, outsider; Antonyms: friend, acquaintance
Etymology
From the adjective 'strange' + the '-er' suffix for a person. It originally meant 'a foreign person'.
Memory Tips
A 'stranger' is simply a person who is 'strange' to you, meaning unfamiliar.