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.
Usage notes
- Used often as a "softer" or neutral synonym to barbarian, which usually has a pejorative negative connotation.
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