Extraterrestrial: meaning, definitions and examples
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extraterrestrial
[ ˌek.strə.təˈres.tri.əl ]
related to beings or phenomena beyond the earth's atmosphere
Relating to or characteristic of entities or phenomena originating from outside the earth or its atmosphere.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Scientists are searching for evidence of extraterrestrial life.
- The concept of extraterrestrial civilizations has fascinated people for centuries.
a being from beyond the earth's atmosphere
A hypothetical or fictional being from outer space; an alien.
Synonyms
ET, alien, space creature
Examples of usage
- The movie features an extraterrestrial who lands on Earth.
- Many science fiction stories involve encounters with extraterrestrials.
Translations
Translations of the word "extraterrestrial" in other languages:
🇵🇹 extraterrestre
🇮🇳 अतिरिक्तस्थलीय
🇩🇪 außerirdisch
🇮🇩 luar angkasa
🇺🇦 позаземний
🇵🇱 pozaziemski
🇯🇵 地球外
🇫🇷 extraterrestre
🇪🇸 extraterrestre
🇹🇷 dünya dışı
🇰🇷 외계의
🇸🇦 خارج الأرض
🇨🇿 mimozemský
🇸🇰 mimozemský
🇨🇳 外星的
🇸🇮 nezemeljski
🇮🇸 geimvera
🇰🇿 жерден тыс
🇬🇪 უცხოპლანეტელი
🇦🇿 yerdənkənar
🇲🇽 extraterrestre
Word origin
The word 'extraterrestrial' originated in the mid-20th century. It is formed from the Latin prefix 'extra-' meaning 'outside' and the word 'terrestrial' meaning 'of or relating to the earth'. The concept of extraterrestrial beings has been a subject of speculation and fascination for centuries, with many works of fiction exploring the idea of life beyond our planet.