/ˈeɪliən/
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Translation
A living thing from another planet, in stories and films.
Word origin
From Latin alienus, meaning belonging to another, through Old French.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- alienus
Grammar
Gender
Pluralaliens
Examples
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An "alien" comes from another planet.
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The plural is "aliens".
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As an adjective, "alien" means strange and unfamiliar.
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