Meaning
Pertaining to entities, concepts, or phenomena that are foreign or unfamiliar, particularly in the context of their origin or nature, often used to describe beings or ideas that deviate from the norm or established parameters within a given domain.
💡 The term "alien" can carry connotations of otherness or estrangement; it is important to consider context when using it, as it may imply a negative or neutral stance depending on the subject matter.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
the
library
introduced
the
new
digital
catalog
,
Maria
felt
unexpectedly
alien
among
the
rows
of
familiar
books
.
At
first
she
hesitated
to
ask
for
help
,
worried
that
her
questions
would
reveal
how
unfamiliar
she
was
with
the
interface
.
She
spent
an
afternoon
exploring
the
menus
and
watching
short
tutorials
,
noting
how
small
adjustments
changed
her
perception
of
the
system
.
By
the
end
of
the
week
she
could
recommend
a
simple
search
trick
to
patrons
,
which
made
her
feel
less
detached
and
more
in
control
.
The
experience
reminded
her
that
what
seems
alien
at
first
can
become
ordinary
through
patient
practice
and
small
steps
.
Common Phrases
alien species
alien culture
alien environment
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