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aliene

|a-li-ene|

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/əˈliːn/

(alien)

foreign, otherworldly

Base FormPluralPluralPastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounVerbAdjective
alienaliensalienciesalienedalienedalieningalienationaliensaliennessalienatealienable
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

Verb 1

to transfer ownership of property or rights to another party.

The landowner decided to aliene his estate to his nephew.

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Last updated: 2025/06/21 15:51