Extraterrestrial

usgb/ˌekstrətəˈrestriəl/
noun

A being from another planet or outer space.

Scientists are trying to find evidence of extraterrestrials in other galaxies.
Visual representation of "extraterrestrial" - A being from another planet or outer space.

Often appears as...

  • alien extraterrestrial
  • intelligent extraterrestrial
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Sci-Fi Usage

Commonly seen in science fiction to describe aliens or their technologies.

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The movie featured a crashed extraterrestrial spacecraft.
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Not Always Hostile

Extraterrestrials are often portrayed as invaders, but can also be friendly or neutral.

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The extraterrestrial we met offered us advanced knowledge.
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Cultural References

Many stories and movies use extraterrestrials to explore themes of otherness and xenophobia.

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The extraterrestrial in the film symbolized the fear of the unknown.
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