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Definition alien in British English

alien adjective

adjective
/ˈeɪliən/
1

from a different country, race, or culture

Example

Under the programme, alien workers can enter the US.

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2

relating to a planet other than Earth, or involving creatures from a planet other than Earth

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3

completely different from what you usually do, feel, or know

Example

They found the new management culture alien and puzzling.

Example

The concept is totally alien to her.

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Definition alien in British English