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Space-Being

/ˈspeɪsˌbiːɪŋ/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A hypothetical or fictional entity that exists in outer space.

    "In many science fiction novels, space-beings possess advanced technologies and abilities beyond human comprehension."
  2. 2

    An extraterrestrial life form, often depicted in literature and media.

    "The movie featured a variety of space-beings, each with unique characteristics and cultures."

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The term 'space-being' combines 'space', derived from the Latin 'spatium' meaning 'room or extent', and 'being', from the Old English 'beon', meaning 'to exist'. The phrase has evolved in modern science fiction to refer to entities that exist in or originate from outer space.

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