Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extraterrestrial being
noun
/ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstrɪəl ˈbiːɪŋ/
Definition
A life form that originates from outside Earth or its atmosphere.
Examples
- Many scientists are researching the potential for extraterrestrial beings in our universe.
- Films often depict extraterrestrial beings arriving on Earth in spacecraft.
Meaning
Extraterrestrial beings are often associated with the possibility of life existing on other planets or celestial bodies beyond Earth.
Synonyms
- Alien
- Otherworldly being
- Martian
