resident alien

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person born outside the United States who has legally established temporary or permanent residence in the United States, but has not become a United States citizen.

Word forms

resident alien resident aliens

Related words

nonresident alien illegal alien enemy alien
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