Translation
alien
Definition
The word 'alien' as an adjective describes something that is foreign, unfamiliar, or strikingly different from what one is accustomed to. It often conveys a sense of strangeness or otherness, whether referring to a place, culture, concept, or experience that feels out of place or hard to relate to. In this B2-level usage, it emphasizes a lack of familiarity or a feeling of being an outsider, without necessarily implying extraterrestrial or legal meanings. For example, customs or ideas can be described as alien when they seem odd or incompatible with one's own background.
Example
“The customs in that remote village felt completely alien to me.”
“His way of thinking is so alien that I struggle to understand his decisions.”
“Living in a new country can make everyday tasks seem alien at first.”
“The concept of working from home was alien to many people a decade ago.”
“She found the local cuisine alien and could not eat most dishes.”
“The technology used in the factory was alien to the older workers.”
“To someone from a tropical climate, snow is an alien sight.”
“His behavior at the party was so alien that everyone felt uncomfortable.”
“The language spoken in that region is completely alien to me.”
“The idea of eating insects is alien to most Western cultures.”
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Other meanings
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