strangers
|stran-gers|
A2
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/ˈstreɪndʒərz/
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/ˈstreɪndʒəz/
(stranger)
unknown person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stranger' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'estrangier,' where 'estrange' meant 'foreign.'
Historical Evolution
'estrangier' transformed into the Middle English word 'strangere,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stranger.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'foreigner,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unknown person.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people whom one does not know or is not familiar with.
The park was filled with strangers enjoying the sunny day.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39