alien

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪ.li.ən/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin.

2 Definition

A person, animal, plant, or other thing which is from outside the family, group, organization, or territory under consideration.

3 Definition

A foreigner residing in a country.

4 Definition

One excluded from certain privileges; one alienated or estranged.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To estrange; to alienate.

2 Definition

To transfer the ownership of something.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Not belonging to the same country, land, or government, or to the citizens or subjects thereof; foreign.

Example Sentences
  • alien subjects, enemies, property, or shores
2 Definition

Very unfamiliar, strange, or removed.

Example Sentences
  • principles alien to our religion
3 Definition

Pertaining to extraterrestrial life.