Definitions and Examples of alien, exotic, foreign
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Belonging to a foreign country or culture; unfamiliar or strange.
Example
The customs and traditions of this tribe may seem alien to outsiders.
exotic
Originating from a distant or foreign place; unusual or strikingly different.
Example
The restaurant served exotic dishes from all over the world, such as sushi and curry.
Belonging to or coming from another country or nation; not domestic or native.
Example
She had to learn a new language and adapt to a foreign culture when she moved to Japan.
Key Differences: alien vs exotic vs foreign
- 1Alien refers to something that is unfamiliar or strange, often because it comes from a different culture or country.
- 2Exotic describes something that is unusual or strikingly different, often because it comes from a distant or foreign place.
- 3Foreign refers to something that is not domestic or native to a particular place, often because it comes from another country or nation.
Effective Usage of alien, exotic, foreign
- 1Travel: Use these antonyms to describe places, cultures, and experiences that are unfamiliar or different from your own.
- 2Food: Use exotic to describe unique or unusual dishes from other countries or cultures.
- 3Politics: Use foreign to describe policies or actions that come from other countries or nations.
Remember this!
The antonyms of autochthonous are alien, exotic, and foreign. These words describe things that are not native or indigenous to a particular place. Use them to talk about unfamiliar places, cultures, and experiences, as well as unique or unusual dishes from other countries or cultures.
