Aliens vs Cinderella - What's the difference?
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A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
The main character in this story, a mistreated and impoverished girl. At a royal ball she meets a handsome prince who later identifies her with a dropped article, most commonly a slipper, and removes her from her poverty.
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(by analogy) A mistreated and impoverished girl.
(attributive) Rising unexpectedly from obscurity to success, as a Cinderella team.
(attributive) Neglected and denied resources, as a Cinderella service.
(philately) A stamp or stamp-like label issued for purposes other than postal administration, not issued by a central government, or not listed in most general catalogues.
(rare, disparaging) A woman employed to clean, especially to remove ash from stoves and fireplaces.