alienness
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/ˈeɪliənnəs/
(alien)
foreign, otherworldly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alien' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alienus,' where 'alius' meant 'other' or 'another.'
Historical Evolution
'alienus' transformed into the Old French word 'alien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alien' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'belonging to another,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'foreign or unfamiliar.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being alien or foreign.
The alienness of the new culture was overwhelming at first.
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Last updated: 2025/04/09 09:13