English Explanatory Dictionary

off-worlder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who is not from the local world (whether a dimension, plane, planet, or universe); an alien.

Pronunciation

/ˌɒfˈwɜːldə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-off-worlder.wav /ˈɔfˈwɜɹldəɹ/ /ˈɑf-/

Word forms

off-worlder off-worlders offworlder off worlder

Etymology

From off-world (adjective) + -er (suffix denoting a person characterized by [the adjective to which the suffix is attached]).

Related words

worlder
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