alienage
|al-i-en-age|
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/ˈeɪliənɪdʒ/
state of being foreign
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alienage' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'alienage', where 'alien' meant 'foreign'.
Historical Evolution
'alienage' changed from the Old French word 'alienage' and eventually became the modern English word 'alienage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of being foreign', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being an alien; foreignness.
The concept of alienage was central to the immigration debate.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 13:36