Foreign-born
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Foreign-born is an adjective meaning Being born outside of one's country of residence.
Meaning
Being born outside of one's country of residence.
More Meanings
- A person who was born outside outside of their country of residence or citizenship.
Example Sentences
“There are a lot of jobs in the US that native-born people don’t want – and foreign-born people are happy to have,” said Stephanie Roth, chief economist at Wolfe Research.
Jewish immigrants came together with other foreign-born groups in organizations like the Industrial Workers of the World, helping to create one of the cornerstones of the American left.
Word Forms
- foreign-borns
Synonyms for foreign-born
Depending on context, synonyms include foreign, nonnative.
Antonyms for foreign-born
Common opposites include native-born.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foreign, nonnative, foreigner, immigrant, alien, immigrants.
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