alien

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

- an economic theory alien to the spirit of capitalism

Similar word(s): extrinsic, foreign

2. being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world

- alien customs

Similar word(s): foreign, strange, exotic

Sentences with alien as an adjective:

- alien subjects, enemies, property, or shores

- principles alien to our religion

noun

1. a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

Similar word(s): foreigner, noncitizen, outlander

Definition categories: person, traveler, traveller

2. anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

Similar word(s): stranger, unknown

Definition categories: person, interloper, intruder, trespasser

3. a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere

Similar word(s): extraterrestrial

Definition categories: person

verb

1. transfer property or ownership

- The will aliened the property to the heirs

Similar word(s): alienate

Definition categories: possession, transfer