Difference between revisions of "Terrestrial"
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| − | '''Terrestrial''' refers to the land of any given world, or more often, with that of the planet [[Earth]]. | + | '''Terrestrial''' refers to the land of any given world, or more often, with that of the [[planet]] [[Earth]]. |
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| − | * | + | *earthling |
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| − | * | + | *tellurian |
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Revision as of 11:29, 14 September 2009
Terrestrial refers to the land of any given world, or more often, with that of the planet Earth.
Noun
terrestrial
Synonyms
- earthling
- earthman
- tellurian
Adjective
- Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants
- Of, relating to, or composed of land.
- Living or growing on land; not aquatic
- a terrestrial plant
- Concerned with the world or worldly matters
