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Extraterrestrial

usgb/ˌekstrətəˈrestriəl/Volume
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Commonly seen in science fiction to describe aliens or their technologies. SlideThe movie featured a crashed extraterrestrial spacecraft.
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Not Always HostilePlay
Extraterrestrials are often portrayed as invaders, but can also be friendly or neutral. SlideThe extraterrestrial we met offered us advanced knowledge.
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Many stories and movies use extraterrestrials to explore themes of otherness and xenophobia. SlideThe extraterrestrial in the film symbolized the fear of the unknown.