illegal alien

[ih-lee-guhl eyl-yuhn, ey-lee-uhn] / ɪˈli gəl ˈeɪl yən, ˈeɪ li ən /

NOUN

(offensive) foreigner in country without permission

Synonyms

WEAK

day-crosser illegal immigrant undocumented immigrant

Example Sentences

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In a plea for help on Facebook, he said that his daughter was denied entry into Canada due to "an incorrect visa" and was refused re-entry and classified as an "illegal alien" by U.S.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2025

“If you knowingly conceal or harbor an illegal alien from a police officer, it is a felony,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2024

Ms. Leveille, 35, faces federal counts of being an illegal alien in possession of firearms and ammunition.

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2018

He denied charges of disrupting government business and official functions and being an illegal alien in possession of a gun.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2016

Alito questions Clement about a hypothetical U.S. citizen, pulled over by police for driving 10 miles over the speed limit and suspected of being an illegal alien.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2012