Definition of FOREIGNNESS

foreignness

Meanings

Plural: foreignnesses

Noun

  • the quality of being alien or not native
  • The quality of being, appearing, or being perceived as foreign; exoticness, otherness.
  • A characteristic that indicates foreignness.

Origin / Etymology

From foreign + -ness.

Antonyms

nativeness

Scrabble Score: 15

foreignness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
foreignness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
foreignness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

foreignness is a valid Words With Friends word