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foreign
What does foreign mean?
foreign (adjective): originating from, characteristic of, belonging to, or being a citizen of a country or place other than the one under discussion.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does foreign come from?
From Middle English foreyn, forein, from Old French forain.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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of or relating to the mind or specifically the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality
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capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released
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having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive
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originating from, characteristic of, belonging to, or being a citizen of a country or place other than the one under discussion
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