aliens
Translation
aliens, extraterrestrials, foreigners
Examples
The film is about aliens from another planet.
The movie is about aliens from another planet.
He was treated like an alien in his own country.
He was treated like an alien in his own country.
Grammar Patterns
aliens ((from sth.)) beings from another place The movie is about aliens from another planet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extraterrestrials, foreigners, outsiders; Antonyms: natives, locals, citizens
Etymology
From Latin 'alius' meaning 'other'. Someone from an 'other' place.
Memory Tips
Picture a classic sci-fi movie with little green men. They are 'aliens'. The word also applies to foreigners.