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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“The illegal alien female was arrested inside a vestibule, not in the school,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin in the press release.

From Salon

The illegal alien charged with placing that bounty was arrested, has pleaded not guilty, and will face justice.

From The Wall Street Journal

The incident happened as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tried to recapture an "illegal alien" in an operation supported by US Marshals, Assistant Secretary of State for Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin said.

From Barron's

"The illegal alien weaponized his vehicle and began ramming the law enforcement vehicle in an attempt to flee," McLaughlin wrote on social media.

From Barron's

"How this illegal alien was hired without work authorisation, a final order of removal, and a prior weapons charge is beyond comprehension and should alarm the parents of that school district," he added.

From BBC