Alternative

ALTERNATIVE noun

[ C ] uk/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/ us
B2 one of two or more things that you can choose between

альтернатива
It's a low-fat alternative to butter. After the public protests the government had no alternative but to change its policy.
alternative adjective [ always before noun ] uk/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/ us alternative adjective [always before noun]
(UNUSUAL)

B2 different to what is usual or traditional

альтернативный, нетрадиционный
alternative comedy an alternative lifestyle