Alien: meaning, definitions and examples
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alien
[ ˈeɪ.liən ]
outer space
A being from another planet or galaxy, often depicted as having a humanoid appearance and advanced technology. Aliens are a common theme in science fiction.
Synonyms
ET, Martian, extraterrestrial
Examples of usage
- Many people believe that aliens have visited Earth in UFOs.
- Scientists are searching for signs of alien life on other planets.
unfamiliar
Unfamiliar or strange in a way that seems foreign or not of this world. Can also refer to something or someone who is not part of one's usual environment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The concept of time travel seems alien to most people.
- Her new job felt alien to her, as she was used to working in a different industry.
Translations
Translations of the word "alien" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alienígena
🇮🇳 विदेशी
🇩🇪 Außerirdischer
🇮🇩 alien
🇺🇦 інопланетянин
🇵🇱 obcy
🇯🇵 エイリアン
🇫🇷 extra-terrestre
🇪🇸 extraterrestre
🇹🇷 uzaylı
🇰🇷 외계인
🇸🇦 كائن فضائي
🇨🇿 mimozemšťan
🇸🇰 mimozemšťan
🇨🇳 外星人
🇸🇮 tujec
🇮🇸 geimvera
🇰🇿 бөтен ғаламшарлық
🇬🇪 უცხოპლანეტელი
🇦🇿 yadplanetli
🇲🇽 extraterrestre
Word origin
The word 'alien' originated in the 14th century from the Latin word 'alienus', meaning 'belonging to another'. Over time, the term expanded to refer to beings from other planets or galaxies in the context of science fiction. The concept of aliens has captured human imagination for centuries, with various myths and legends depicting encounters with extraterrestrial beings.
See also: alienable, alienate, alienated, alienation.