Meaning
A living thing from another planet, in stories and films.
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Word origin
From Latin alienus, meaning belonging to another, through Old French.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- alienus
Grammar
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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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 2: alien, grave, silence and 7 more words.