Who Am I?

An alien is typically understood as a being that originates from a place other than Earth—often imagined as an extraterrestrial life form from another planet or galaxy. In science fiction and popular culture, aliens are portrayed in countless ways, from friendly visitors to mysterious invaders. But the term also has broader meanings: legally, an alien can refer to a person who resides in a country where they are not a citizen; biologically, it can describe a plant or animal species introduced to a new environment where it is not native. At its core, the word “alien” conveys a sense of unfamiliarity—something foreign, strange, or outside the known world.