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Extraterrestrial Definition & Meaning

extraterrestrial
adjective
  1. originating or located or occurring outside Earth or its atmosphere; "is there extraterrestrial life?"
noun
  1. a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere

"Extraterrestrial" in song lyrics

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  • "Supernova baby you shine extraterrestrial"
    Binary Star f/ Brenda J — The Evolution of Man
  • "Fly through in this spaceship, extraterrestrial"
    Reef the Lost Cauze — Thug Fantasy
  • "Northwest extraterrestrial"
    Swollen Members — Against All Odds

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Frequently asked questions

What does extraterrestrial mean?
originating or located or occurring outside Earth or its atmosphere; "is there extraterrestrial life?" a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
What part of speech is extraterrestrial?
Extraterrestrial is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does extraterrestrial have?
Extraterrestrial has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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