alien
Pronunciation: [ˈeɪliən]
Word
Context: "extraterrestrial"
(noun) a being from another planet or outer space. Think of aliens as creatures that come from places far away, sometimes looking very different from us.
Example
The movie featured an alien who could speak multiple languages.
Example
I don't believe in aliens visiting Earth since there is no real proof.
Example
Do you think aliens exist somewhere in the universe?
Context: "legal status"
(noun) a person from another country who is living in a different country. This could be someone who moved for work, study, or other reasons.
Example
An alien from Mexico won a scholarship to study in the United States.
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The alien was not allowed to work until they received their visa.
Example
How does an alien apply for citizenship in this country?
Context: "strange"
(adjective) something that feels very different or unfamiliar. When we describe something as alien, we mean it seems unusual or not from around here.
Example
The alien landscape was filled with strange plants and colors.
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The food was not alien; it felt just like home.
Example
Why does this music sound so alien to you?
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