Off-worlder
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɒfˈwɜːldə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Off-worlder is a noun meaning (fantasy, science fiction) One who is not from the local world (whether a dimension, plane, planet, or universe); an alien.
Meaning
(fantasy, science fiction) One who is not from the local world (whether a dimension, plane, planet, or universe); an alien.
Example Sentences
So? On your world you do as custom rules. Customs are different here, off-worlder.
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Korlus ranks second in murder per capita in the Terminus Systems and first in offworlder murder. Civilian traffic is encouraged to employ security professionals when visiting.
The distinguished scientist, winner of the Seo Oren Prize for service to all nations through science, has accepted a professorship at Ieu Eun University, an honor never before accorded to an off-worlder.
Word Forms
- off-worlders
- offworlder
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include outlander, foreign, alien, extranean, foreigner, alienage.
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