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alien

The correct spelling is alien.

How to pronounce alien

/ˈeɪ.li.ən/
noun

IPA: /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

Say it like: Alee-n

The correct spelling is alien. Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin. For example: "alien subjects, enemies, property, or shores"

Usage Examples

alien subjects, enemies, property, or shores

principles alien to our religion

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin.
  2. 2.A person, animal, plant, or other thing which is from outside the family, group, organization, or territory under consideration.
  3. 3.A foreigner residing in a country.
  4. 4.One excluded from certain privileges; one alienated or estranged.

verb

  1. 1.To estrange; to alienate.
  2. 2.To transfer the ownership of something.

adjective

  1. 1.Not belonging to the same country, land, or government, or to the citizens or subjects thereof; foreign.
  2. 2.Very unfamiliar, strange, or removed.
  3. 3.Pertaining to extraterrestrial life.

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