- for|eign-born
- for|eign-born «FR uhn BRN, FOR-», adjective.born in another country: »
These foreign-born scientists were familiar with the way dictatorships are set up (New Yorker).
SYNONYM(S): alien.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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foreign-born — for′eign born′ adj. born in a country other than that in which one resides • Etymology: 1855–60, amer … From formal English to slang
Tomicki, Piotr — (1464 1535) Polish bishop and royal chancellor, an important patron of Polish humanism and an admirer of the great Dutch humanist Erasmus. Born into a noble family and educated at the court of his uncle, Tomicki accompanied the uncle on an… … Historical Dictionary of Renaissance
Bülow, Bernhard Wilhelm von — (1885 1936) diplomat; origi nated the concept of an Austro German customs union. Born in Potsdam, he came from a family long wedded to the diplomatic service (his uncle was For eign Minister and Reich Chancellor between 1897 and 1909). He… … Historical dictionary of Weimar Republik
Foreign — For eign, a. [OE. forein, F. forain, LL. foraneus, fr. L. foras, foris, out of doors, abroad, without; akin to fores doors, and E. door. See {Door}, and cf. {Foreclose}, {Forfeit}, {Forest}, {Forum}.] 1. Outside; extraneous; separated; alien; as … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Foreign attachment — Foreign For eign, a. [OE. forein, F. forain, LL. foraneus, fr. L. foras, foris, out of doors, abroad, without; akin to fores doors, and E. door. See {Door}, and cf. {Foreclose}, {Forfeit}, {Forest}, {Forum}.] 1. Outside; extraneous; separated;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Foreign bill — Foreign For eign, a. [OE. forein, F. forain, LL. foraneus, fr. L. foras, foris, out of doors, abroad, without; akin to fores doors, and E. door. See {Door}, and cf. {Foreclose}, {Forfeit}, {Forest}, {Forum}.] 1. Outside; extraneous; separated;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Foreign body — Foreign For eign, a. [OE. forein, F. forain, LL. foraneus, fr. L. foras, foris, out of doors, abroad, without; akin to fores doors, and E. door. See {Door}, and cf. {Foreclose}, {Forfeit}, {Forest}, {Forum}.] 1. Outside; extraneous; separated;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Foreign office — Foreign For eign, a. [OE. forein, F. forain, LL. foraneus, fr. L. foras, foris, out of doors, abroad, without; akin to fores doors, and E. door. See {Door}, and cf. {Foreclose}, {Forfeit}, {Forest}, {Forum}.] 1. Outside; extraneous; separated;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Freyja — Para otros usos de este término, véase Freya (desambiguación). Freyja conduciendo su carro con gatos y flanqueada por querubines renacentistas, en una pintura de Nils Blommér. Freyja, es una de las diosas mayores en la mitología nórdica y… … Wikipedia Español
Rauscher, Ulrich — (1884 1930) journalist and diplomat; served as Minister to Poland* from 1922 until his death in December 1930. Born to a Gymnasium professor in Stuttgart, he studied law and completed his legal train ing in Strassburg. Fluent in French, he… … Historical dictionary of Weimar Republik
