Pronunciation: /aʊtˈlændər/

Definitions of outlander

noun a person from a foreign land or country; outsider or stranger

Example Sentences

A1 The outlander was lost in the unfamiliar city.

A2 The outlander struggled to understand the local customs.

B1 The outlander found it hard to adapt to the new culture.

B2 The outlander eventually became a respected member of the community.

C1 The outlander's unique perspective enriched the local society.

C2 The outlander's presence brought a fresh energy to the town.

Examples of outlander in a Sentence

formal The outlander arrived in the foreign land with a sense of curiosity and wonder.

informal The outlander seemed a bit lost in the big city, but eventually found their way around.

slang That outlander dude is totally clueless about how things work around here.

figurative She felt like an outlander in her own family, never quite fitting in with their traditions and beliefs.

Grammatical Forms of outlander

past tense

outlanded

plural

outlanders

comparative

more outlandish

superlative

most outlandish

present tense

outlands

future tense

will outland

perfect tense

have outlanded

continuous tense

is outlanding

singular

outlander

positive degree

outlandish

infinitive

to outland

gerund

outlanding

participle

outlanded

Origin and Evolution of outlander

First Known Use: 1500 year
Language of Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Story behind the word: The word 'outlander' originated in Scotland and is derived from the combination of 'out' meaning outside or beyond and 'lander' meaning land.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone from a different land or country, the term 'outlander' has evolved to also describe someone who is unfamiliar or out of place in a particular environment.