undocumented alien

This page is about the doublespeak term undocumented alien

Meaning

a foreigner without a visa or work permit

For example

  • Immigration officials raided our factory looking for undocumented aliens.

  • Refugees escaping from war are now being called "undocumented aliens" by immigration officials.

Quick Quiz

An "undocumented alien" comes from

a. an undocumented country

b. a foreign country

c. another planet
a) an undocumented country b) a foreign country c) another planet

Contributor: Matt Errey