alien
/ˈeɪliʌn/
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Definitions
Adjective Satellite
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something; "an economic theory alien to the spirit of capitalism"; "the mysticism so foreign to the French mind and temper"; "jealousy is foreign to her nature"
Adjective Satellite
being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world; "alien customs"; "exotic plants in a greenhouse"; "exotic cuisine"
Noun
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
Noun
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
Noun
a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
Verb
transfer property or ownership; "The will aliened the property to the heirs"
Verb
arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness; "She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious"
Synonyms
alienate
disaffect
estrange
exotic
extraterrestrial
extraterrestrial being
foreign
foreigner
noncitizen
outlander
stranger
unknown
More General Terms
alter
change
hypothetical creature
interloper
intruder
modify
transfer
traveler
traveller
trespasser