Extraterrestrial

/ˌɛkstrətəˈrɛstriəl/ adjective

Coming from or relating to life and objects outside of Earth, especially from other planets or space.

From Latin 'extra-' meaning 'outside' + 'terrestrial' (from 'terra' meaning 'earth'). Coined in modern scientific contexts to describe anything beyond Earth's boundaries.

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