outlander

English

Etymology

From outland +‎ -er. In certain uses, influenced by or a calque of the Dutch uitlander or Afrikaans uitlander. Also cognate with German Ausländer and Swedish utlänning.

Noun

outlander (plural outlanders)

1. A foreigner or alien.
2. A stranger or outsider.

Usage notes

• Used often as a "softer" or neutral synonym to barbarian, which usually has a pejorative negative connotation.

Synonyms

• (foreigner): outcomeling, outener, peregrine; see also Thesaurus:foreigner
• (outsider): fremd, strangeling; see also Thesaurus:outcast