earthling
earthling
Definition
earth·ling (ʉrt̸h′liŋ)
noun
- a person who lives on the earth; human being: now used mainly in science fiction
- a worldly person
earthling
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- observe: To observe the Earthlings in their natural environment and gently poke fun at them.
Adjective modifier
- fellow: If you want to keep your fellow Earthlings interested into the next century, I really do think you need to reform your libraries.
- most: The ability whatever the will of the next Pope to make Catholic doctrine work for most earthlings looks very limited.
- young: It's often easier for young earthlings to make their own pictures up before they try to see the shapes and constellations of the traditions.
earthling Quotes
I knew I was alone in a way that no earthling has ever been before.
Browse dictionary entries near earthling
- earthlight
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- earthenware
- earthen
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- earthborn
- earth tone
- earth station
- earth science
- earth mother
- earthly
- earthman
- earthmover
- earthnut
- earthquake
- earthrise
- earthshaking
- earthshine
- earthstar
- earthward
