resident alien

noun

, Law.

1. an alien who has legally established residence in the United States.
2. an alien who has legally entered the United States as an immigrant with the intention of becoming a citizen.

Word History and Origins

Origin of resident alien¹

First recorded in 1800–05

Example Sentences

Sprawled on an enormous pumpkin-colored sofa in the Beachwood Canyon home he shares with his choreographer wife, Charissa, 14-year-old cockapoo Raisin and mutt Clara, 12, Tudyk reflects on his journey from live-wire child to “Resident Alien” star.

From Los Angeles Times

In “Resident Alien” Season 3, which launched in February, his Harry Vanderspeigle falls in love.

From Los Angeles Times

Although “Con Man” earned Tudyk a short-form actor Emmy nomination, it didn’t register with “Resident Alien” creator Chris Sheridan in 2019 when the former “Family Guy” writer-producer was struggling to find a leading man for his series, loosely based on the comic by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse.

From Los Angeles Times

The early seasons of “Resident Alien” have been picked up by Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s also Harry Vanderspeigle’s defining characteristic as a stranded extraterrestrial, making “Resident Alien” one of the most reliably entertaining and heartwarming shows on TV.

From Salon