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alien

Definition

  • noun: a person who was born in a different country and is not a citizen of the country in which he or she now lives
  • noun: a person of another family, race, or nation
  • verb: to make over (as property)
  • adjective: not familiar or like other things you have known
  • adjective: belonging or relating to another person, place, or thing
  • often + 'to'
  • synonyms: alienate, strange

Examples

  • The movie is a story about an attack on Earth by an army of 'alien' [='extraterrestrial'] monsters.

  • Honesty seems to be an 'alien' concept in that family. [=people in that family are not honest]

  • The whole idea of having a job was 'alien' [='unfamiliar, foreign'] 'to' him.

Movie quotes

  • (..) And Hamm, he'll keep your money safe, but he's also one of the most dastardly villains of all time, evil Dr. Pork Chop. These little dudes are from a strange alien world. Pizza Planet. And this is Buzz Lightyear, the coolest toy ever! Look, he can fly and shoot lasers! (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3
  • (..) Star Log... l've awakened from hyper-sleep on a strange planet. -Now what did you do? -l just did what you told me! l'm surrounded by alien creatures of unknown intent. Who goes there? Friend? Or foe? We're all . (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3