The difference between National and Stranger

When used as nouns, national means a subject of a nation, whereas stranger means a person whom one does not know.

National is also adjective with the meaning: of or having to do with a nation.

Stranger is also verb with the meaning: to estrange.

check bellow for the other definitions of National and Stranger

  1. National as an adjective:

    Of or having to do with a nation.

  2. National as an adjective (by extension):

    Of or having to do with a country (sovereign state).

    Examples:

    "Import tariffs were raised for the national interest."

  1. National as a noun:

    A subject of a nation.

    Examples:

    "The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty."

  2. National as a noun (usually, in the plural):

    A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.

    Examples:

    "After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals."

  1. Stranger as an adjective:

  1. Stranger as a noun:

    A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.

    Examples:

    "That gentleman is a stranger to me.  nowrap Children are taught not to talk to strangers."

  2. Stranger as a noun:

    An outsider or foreigner.

  3. Stranger as a noun:

    A newcomer.

  4. Stranger as a noun (humorous):

    One who has not been seen for a long time.

    Examples:

    "Hello, stranger!"

  5. Stranger as a noun (obsolete):

    One not belonging to the family or household; a guest; a visitor.

  6. Stranger as a noun (legal):

    One not privy or party to an act, contract, or title; a mere intruder or intermeddler; one who interferes without right.

    Examples:

    "Actual possession of land gives a good title against a stranger having no title."

  1. Stranger as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To estrange; to alienate.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Shakespeare"

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