Synonyms for
Alien
Definition
a being from another planet or place; not from the Earth or a particular country
Synonyms & similar words
stranger
foreigner
alienate
extraterrestrial
noncitizen
exotic
unknown
citizen
extraterrestrialbeing
disaffect
estrange
outlander
foreign
acquaintance
extraterrestrial
foreigner
outsider
stranger
visitor
creature
being
Martian
ET
noncitizen
immigrant
emigrant
migrant
transplant
newcomer
arrivant
interloper
intruder
trespasser
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- alien species
- alien abduction
- alien life
- alien invasion
- alien culture
- alien planet
- alien technology
- alien encounter
Word family
Usage note
While 'alien' can refer to a foreigner, its most common modern usage refers to extraterrestrial beings. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion or unintended connotations.
Example sentences
- The alien spaceship hovered above the city.
- The little boy imagined meeting a friendly alien from another planet.
- The government has no idea how to deal with the sudden influx of alien refugees.
- The scientist believed he had finally made contact with an alien intelligence.
- The movie was about a group of humans fighting off an invasion of aliens from outer space.
Quotes
I'm not an alien, I'm from Iowa. It's just like outer space. - Bill Bryson
“The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.” - Eden Phillpotts
“Aliens didn't land at Roswell. I was there. They landed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, outside Dayton, Ohio.” - Tom DeLonge