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An '''alien''' is a general term for any entity which is not from the native [[planet]]. In most occurrences, this means entities which are not native to [[Earth]] from the viewpoint of the [[Human]]s. | An '''alien''' is a general, subjective term for any entity which is not from the native [[planet]]. This can include both sentient and non-sentient organic creatures, as well as [[robot]]s. In most occurrences, this means entities which are not native to [[Earth]] from the viewpoint of the [[Human]]s. However, to any species not native to Earth a human is an alien. | ||
[[Third Doctor|The Third Doctor]] once referred to the [[Silurian]]s as an alien race. This might imply that they are actually not native to [[Earth]] or more likely that he was simply uninformed.'' | [[Third Doctor|The Third Doctor]] once referred to the [[Silurian]]s as an alien race. This might imply that they are actually not native to [[Earth]] or more likely that he was simply uninformed.'' | ||
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An alien is a general, subjective term for any entity which is not from the native planet. This can include both sentient and non-sentient organic creatures, as well as robots. In most occurrences, this means entities which are not native to Earth from the viewpoint of the Humans. However, to any species not native to Earth a human is an alien.
The Third Doctor once referred to the Silurians as an alien race. This might imply that they are actually not native to Earth or more likely that he was simply uninformed.
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