alien Synonyms
Another word for alien
• adjective (Context 1)
Relating to or originating from a hypothetical or fictional being from another world.
"The movie depicts an ancient extraterrestrial civilization visiting Earth thousands of years ago."
• noun (Context 2)
A hypothetical or fictional intelligent being from a planet other than Earth.
"The science fiction novel tells the story of a peaceful extraterrestrial stranded on Earth."
• adjective (Context 3)
Belonging to a foreign country, nation, or culture; unfamiliar and strange.
"The explorers found themselves in an foreign landscape of jagged volcanic rock."
• adjective (Context 4)
Inconsistent with or repugnant to one's nature, beliefs, or accustomed experience (usually followed by 'to').
"Deceit and manipulation were completely foreign to her honest nature."
• noun (Context 5)
A foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living.
"Under the new statute, every resident non-citizen was required to register with the local authorities."
• noun (Context 6)
A plant or animal species introduced to a habitat where it does not naturally occur.
"Conservationists worked to remove the invasive non-native before it could crowd out native wildflowers."
• verb (Context 7)
To transfer the ownership of property or a legal right to another person or entity (used chiefly in law).
"The original landowner was legally prohibited from aliening the estate outside the family."
• verb (Context 8)
To cause someone to become estranged, indifferent, or hostile (now rare or archaic).
"His harsh decrees gradually aliened the affections of his most loyal supporters."
Opposites of alien
The opposite of alien shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: