B2noun 2K

Alien

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈeɪliən/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈeɪliən/"]/

Meaning of Alien

a person who is not a citizen of the country in which they live or work

In simple words: A creature from another planet.

Alien in a sentence

• an **illegal alien**
• During the war, he was imprisoned as an enemy alien.
• It is illegal for employers to hire aliens not authorized for employment.
• The provisions would broaden the government's ability to deport aliens.
• aliens from outer space
• Do you genuinely believe that space aliens have landed on our planet?
• Few movies represent intelligent aliens as physically different from humans.
• He was convinced that he'd been abducted by aliens.
• In the movie aliens invade Earth.

How to use Alien

Use 'alien' in contexts related to outer space or when talking about someone or something very different from the usual. Avoid using it in serious legal contexts where 'alien' refers to a foreign national.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'alien' like an 'alien' visitor from outer space wearing a costume.

Related words

Collocations with Alien

• enemy
• illegal
• undocumented
• deport
• apprehend
• arrest
• space
• giant
• intelligent
• abduct
• kidnap
• invade

Synonyms for Alien

• extraterrestrial
• foreigner
• outlander
• unknown being
• mysterious creature

Opposites of Alien

• native
• local

Common mistakes with Alien

• Confusing 'alien' with 'foreigner' in legal contexts.
• Using 'alien' to describe someone from a different culture without context.
• Overusing 'alien' in everyday conversation when simpler terms like 'stranger' might fit.

Frequently asked questions about Alien

What does Alien mean?

A creature from another planet.

What is the definition of Alien?

a person who is not a citizen of the country in which they live or work

How do you use Alien in a sentence?

an **illegal alien**

Can you give another example of Alien?

During the war, he was imprisoned as an enemy alien.

What are synonyms for Alien?

Common alternatives include extraterrestrial, foreigner, outlander, unknown being, mysterious creature.

What is the opposite of Alien?

Opposite meanings include native, local.

What words go with Alien?

It commonly pairs with enemy, illegal, undocumented, deport, apprehend, arrest, space, giant, intelligent, abduct, kidnap, invade.

What are common mistakes when using Alien?

Confusing 'alien' with 'foreigner' in legal contexts. Using 'alien' to describe someone from a different culture without context. Overusing 'alien' in everyday conversation when simpler terms like 'stranger' might fit.

How do you pronounce Alien?

US: /["/ˈeɪliən/"]/, UK: /["/ˈeɪliən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Alien?

Use 'alien' in contexts related to outer space or when talking about someone or something very different from the usual. Avoid using it in serious legal contexts where 'alien' refers to a foreign national.

What CEFR level is Alien?

"Alien" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.