Word Study
extraterrestrial
CIDE DICTIONARY
extraterrestrial, adj.
originating or located or occurring outside Earth or its atmosphere; as, there is no clear evidence for extraterrestrial life. [WordNet 1.5]
extraterrestrial, n.
a hypothetical form of life existing outside the Earth or its atmosphere, especially intelligent life on other planets or in other solar systems; as, what would you say to an extraterrestrial?. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
extraterrestrial, adj. & n.
--adj.
1 outside the earth or its atmosphere.
2 (in science fiction) from outer space.
--n. (in science fiction) a being from outer space.
--adj.
1 outside the earth or its atmosphere.
2 (in science fiction) from outer space.
--n. (in science fiction) a being from outer space.
THESAURUS
extraterrestrial
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