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Uncommonalien
The correct spelling is alien.
How to pronounce alien
/ˈeɪ.li.ən/
nounIPA: /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.Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin.
- 2.A person, animal, plant, or other thing which is from outside the family, group, organization, or territory under consideration.
- 3.A foreigner residing in a country.
- 4.One excluded from certain privileges; one alienated or estranged.
verb
- 1.To estrange; to alienate.
- 2.To transfer the ownership of something.
adjective
- 1.Not belonging to the same country, land, or government, or to the citizens or subjects thereof; foreign.
- 2.Very unfamiliar, strange, or removed.
- 3.Pertaining to extraterrestrial life.
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