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alienees

|al-i-nee-s|

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/ˌeɪliˈniːz/

(alienee)

recipient of transferred rights

Base FormPlural
alieneealienees
Etymology
Etymology Information

'alienee' originates from the Latin word 'alienare,' where 'alien-' meant 'to transfer ownership.'

Historical Evolution

'alienare' transformed into the Old French word 'aliener,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alienee' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to transfer ownership,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person to whom property rights are transferred.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person to whom property rights are transferred.

The alienees were responsible for the property taxes.

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Last updated: 2025/06/21 16:36