Definitions
- Describing someone or something that is not from this world or planet. - Referring to someone who is not a citizen of a particular country. - Talking about something that is unfamiliar or strange.
- Referring to someone who is not part of a particular group or community. - Describing someone who is not familiar with a particular situation or environment. - Talking about someone who is excluded or left out of a social circle.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a sense of not belonging.
- 2Both words can refer to a person or thing.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a feeling of being excluded or left out.
- 4Both words can have negative connotations.
- 5Both words can be used to describe a lack of familiarity or understanding.
What is the difference?
- 1Association: Alien is often associated with science fiction or extraterrestrial beings, while outsider is more commonly used in social contexts.
- 2Connotation: Alien can have a more neutral or even positive connotation, while outsider often has a negative connotation.
- 3Usage: Alien is more commonly used as a noun, while outsider can be used as both a noun and an adjective.
- 4Scope: Alien has a broader scope and can refer to anything that is unfamiliar or strange, while outsider is more specific to social situations.
Remember this!
Alien and outsider are both words that describe a sense of not belonging or being excluded. However, alien is more commonly associated with science fiction or extraterrestrial beings, while outsider is more commonly used in social contexts. Additionally, alien has a broader scope and can refer to anything that is unfamiliar or strange, while outsider is more specific to social situations.
