Meaning of illegal alien | Babel Free

Definitions

A person who is within the boundaries of a political state without the authorization of the government of that state; a national of another country who has entered or stayed without permission.

offensive, sometimes

Examples

“This was a voluntary charter flight, not an ICE enforcement operation. All participants were offered the same benefits as any illegal alien who self-deports using the CBP Home App. They received travel assistance, a $1,000 stipend, and preserved the possibility they could one day return to the United States legally.”

CEFR level