resident alien
noun Law.
an alien who has legally established residence in the United States.
an alien who has legally entered the United States as an immigrant with the intention of becoming a citizen.
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Origin of resident alien
First recorded in 1800–05
Words nearby resident alien
reside, residence, residence time, residency, resident, resident alien, resident commissioner, residential, residential care, residential school, residentiary
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