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.
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