How Do You Spell FOREIGN?

Pronunciation: [fˈɒɹən] (IPA)

The English word "foreign" (/ˈfɒrɪn/) is spelled with six letters, starting with "f" followed by "o", "r", "e", "i", and "g". The "o" and "e" create a diphthong sound, resulting in the /ɔː/ sound. The letter "i" after "e" is known as a silent letter, which does not affect the pronunciation. Finally, the letter "g" adds a /ɡ/ sound to the end of the word. Overall, the spelling of "foreign" reflects the complex vowel sounds and silent letters commonly found in English words.

FOREIGN Meaning and Definition

  1. External; alien; belonging to another nation or country; not to the purpose; remote; not native or natural.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FOREIGN

The word "foreign" originates from the Middle English term "forein", which was derived from the Old French word "forain" or "froien". It ultimately comes from the Latin word "foranus", meaning "outside" or "from outside". "Foranus" itself can be traced back to the Latin word "foris", meaning "outside" or "outdoors". Over time, the term "foreign" acquired its current meaning of something or someone from another country or not belonging to a particular place or culture.

Idioms with the word FOREIGN

  • foreign medical graduate (FMG) The idiom "foreign medical graduate (FMG)" refers to an individual who has obtained a medical degree from a foreign country and seeks to practice medicine in a different country. It typically denotes a medical professional who has received their education and training outside the country where they intend to practice.
  • foreign medical graduate The idiom "foreign medical graduate" refers to a person who has completed their medical education or training in a country other than the one they actively practice medicine in.

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