1. Belonging to or characteristic of another country or nation:
* Example: "The foreign visitor was impressed by the city's architecture."
2. Not native or indigenous:
* Example: "The restaurant serves a variety of foreign dishes."
3. Unfamiliar or strange:
* Example: "He found the foreign language difficult to understand."
4. Relating to international affairs or diplomacy:
* Example: "The foreign policy of the country is based on diplomacy."
5. (In medicine) Originating outside the body:
* Example: "A foreign object was lodged in her throat."
In short, "foreign" implies a lack of familiarity or connection to something that is considered "home" or "native."