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I assume the word "extraterrestrial life" refers to an "alien". Then, would it be okay to exchange these words?

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Rebecca

You can exchange "extraterrestrial life" with "alien"! "Extraterrestrial life" does have a more scientific and official tone than "alien". So, in some cases, one can be better than the other. Ex: Do you think there are aliens out there in space? Ex: My cousin has been watching all these documentaries on the possibility of extraterrestrial life!

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