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aliens

Pronunciation: [ˈeɪliənz]

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Learn how to use aliens in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “science fiction”

(noun) aliens are beings from another planet. Many movies and books show them as creatures that can fly spaceships and have different looks from us.

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In the movie, the aliens were friendly and helped the humans learn about space.

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Not everyone believes that aliens exist; some think it's just a story.

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Do you think there are aliens living on other planets?

Context: “citizenship”

(noun) aliens refer to people who are from another country and not a citizen of the country they are in. They may be living or visiting that country.

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Many aliens come to the United States to study and work.

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The law sometimes makes it hard for aliens to get the help they need.

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What rights do aliens have in this country?

How to pronounce aliens

Pronunciation: [ˈeɪliənz]

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