Definitions
- Referring to a person who is from a different region or country. - Describing someone who is unfamiliar with the customs and culture of a particular place. - Talking about someone who is an outsider or newcomer to a community or group.
- Referring to a person who is not a citizen or national of a particular country. - Describing someone who is unfamiliar with the laws and regulations of a particular place. - Talking about someone who is considered an outsider or foreigner in a community or group.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to someone who is from a different place.
- 2Both words describe someone who is unfamiliar with the customs and culture of a particular place.
- 3Both words can be used to describe someone who is an outsider or newcomer to a community or group.
What is the difference?
- 1Legal status: Alien specifically refers to someone who is not a citizen or national of a particular country, while outlander does not have this legal connotation.
- 2Formality: Alien is more formal than outlander, which is a less formal term.
- 3Connotation: Alien can have negative connotations, implying that the person is not welcome or accepted, while outlander is more neutral and descriptive.
- 4Usage: Alien is more commonly used in legal or official contexts, while outlander is more commonly used in informal or literary contexts.
Remember this!
Outlander and alien are synonyms that both refer to someone who is from a different place and is unfamiliar with the customs and culture of a particular place. However, alien specifically refers to someone who is not a citizen or national of a particular country, while outlander is a more neutral term that does not have this legal connotation. Additionally, alien is more formal and commonly used in legal or official contexts, while outlander is less formal and more commonly used in informal or literary contexts.
