Stranger
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Safety Warning
Used to highlight the potential danger from people unknown to you or your family. Children are taught about 'stranger danger' from a young age.
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Social Context
Implies caution in social situations due to uncertainty about a person's character. My mom always warned me about accepting gifts from strangers.
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Not Always Negative
Can be used neutrally without implying danger, just lack of acquaintance. Our guide for the trip was a stranger who quickly became a friend.