alien
US /ˈeɪ.li.ən/
UK /ˈeɪ.li.ən/
1.
alieno, straniero
a foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living
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The government has strict laws regarding alien residents.
Il governo ha leggi severe riguardo ai residenti stranieri.
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He felt like an alien in his new school.
Si sentiva un estraneo nella sua nuova scuola.
2.
alieno, extraterrestre
a hypothetical or fictional being from another world; an extraterrestrial
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The movie featured a friendly alien.
Il film presentava un alieno amichevole.
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Scientists are searching for signs of alien life.
Gli scienziati cercano segni di vita aliena.
1.
alieno, estraneo
unfamiliar and disturbing or distasteful
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The concept of absolute freedom was alien to him.
Il concetto di libertà assoluta gli era alieno.
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His behavior was completely alien to his usual character.
Il suo comportamento era completamente alieno al suo solito carattere.
2.
straniero, estero
belonging to a foreign country or nation
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The company deals with alien currencies.
L'azienda si occupa di valute estere.
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They discussed the impact of alien cultures on local traditions.
Hanno discusso l'impatto delle culture aliene sulle tradizioni locali.