aliene
|a-li-ene|
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/əˈliːn/
(alien)
foreign, otherworldly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aliene' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alienare,' where 'alienus' meant 'belonging to another.'
Historical Evolution
'alienare' transformed into the Old French word 'aliener,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aliene' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make another's,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to transfer ownership.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/21 15:51
