n. The alien species from the movie alien. Word is a combination of 'Xeno' meaning "To cause the extinction of another species." and 'Morph' "Form of life."
by Amy June 22, 2004

by ComputerLover August 10, 2023

Xenomorphism (noun): The act of giving human-like characteristics to non-human, carbon-based life forms that are not human. It is a specific type of anthropomorphism which applies human characteristics to non-human entities, such as plants, microorganisms and other life forms that are not animals.
The novel's protagonist, a sentient tree, is an example of xenomorphism, as it exhibits human-like emotions and intelligence
by Phieyl January 14, 2023
