Meaning of the word extraterrestrial in English

What does extraterrestrial mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

extraterrestrial

US /ˌek.strə.təˈres.tri.əl/
UK /ˌek.strə.təˈres.tri.əl/

Adjective

1.

in or coming from a place outside the planet Earth:

Example:
In those rocks may lie the best chance of finding extraterrestrial life.

Noun

1.

a creature from outside the planet Earth:

Example:
The huge dome looks like a spacecraft belonging to an extraterrestrial.
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