Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

off-worlder

/ˈɔfˈwɜɹldəɹ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.28 in modern English

Syllables: off-world-er
IPA: /ˈɔfˈwɜɹldəɹ/

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who is not from the local world (whether a dimension, plane, planet, or universe); an alien.

Example Sentences

"So? On your world you do as custom rules. Customs are different here, off-worlder."
"The distinguished scientist, winner of the Seo Oren Prize for service to all nations through science, has accepted a professorship at Ieu Eun University, an honor never before accorded to an off-worlder."
"TRAVEL ADVISORY: Korlus ranks second in murder per capita in the Terminus Systems and first in offworlder murder. Civilian traffic is encouraged to employ security professionals when visiting."

Etymology

From off-world (adjective) + -er (suffix denoting a person characterized by [the adjective to which the suffix is attached]).

Word Breakdown

Suffix: offworld

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈɔfˈwɜɹldəɹ/
British English: /ˌɒfˈwɜːldə/

Inflected Forms

off-worlders (plural) offworlder (alternative) off worlder (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

worlder

Questions

How do you pronounce off-worlder?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɔfˈwɜɹldəɹ/.
What does off-worlder mean?: One who is not from the local world (whether a dimension, plane, planet, or universe); an alien.
Where does off-worlder come from?: From off-world (adjective) + -er (suffix denoting a person characterized by [the adjective to which the suffix is attached]).

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