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What is the best definition of a resident alien?

A resident alien is a person who lives in a country but is not a citizen of that country.
A resident alien is a person who was an immigrant but has become a citizen of the country.
A resident alien is a person who wants to move to another country for school or work.
A resident alien is a person who was living in another country illegally and has been deported.

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"A resident alien is a person who lives in a country but is not a citizen of that country."

(That best matches the legal meaning — a non‑citizen who resides in the country, e.g. a lawful permanent resident or someone meeting the substantial‑presence test.)