noun
- the state or condition of being a foreign-born resident who is not a naturalized citizen
Usage: legal term; formal
Examples
- The immigration lawyer explained the legal implications of alienage.
- Her alienage prevented her from voting in federal elections.
- The court considered his alienage when reviewing the case.
- Alienage can affect eligibility for certain government benefits.
- The constitutional protections apply regardless of alienage status.
- Legal alienage does not diminish one’s human rights.