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Alien
01
a person who is foreign or not native to a particular country or environment
Dialect
British
British
Examples
The alien struggled to adjust to the new country's customs and language.
He was considered an alien in the community, having moved there from overseas.
02
a creature that is believed to exist in other worlds or planets
Examples
The idea of aliens visiting Earth has been a topic of debate and speculation, with various reports and sightings fueling conspiracy theories.
The concept of aliens is popular in science fiction movies, such as "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial ", where a friendly alien befriends a young boy on Earth.
alien
01
belonging to or originating from a place or culture different from one’s own, often unfamiliar or strange
Examples
The alien landscape seemed otherworldly to the explorers.
Her alien approach to cooking surprised everyone at the dinner party.
1.1
foreign or introduced species of plants or animals
Examples
The alien species of fish threatened the local aquatic life, outcompeting native fish for resources.
Invasive alien plants spread quickly, choking out the native vegetation in the forest.
02
not in harmony with or part of something's essential nature
Examples
The proposal felt alien to the company ’s values, focusing on short-term gains.
The policy was alien to the organization ’s collaborative culture.
03
belonging to or originating from another world
Examples
The film depicted alien beings visiting Earth, sparking debates about the existence of extraterrestrial life.
Scientists are constantly searching for alien life forms in distant galaxies.
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alienable
alienage
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