Terrestrial

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Terrestrial refers to the land of any given world, or more often, with that of the planet Earth.

Noun

terrestrial

  1. An inhabitant of the Earth
  2. (botany) a ground-dwelling plant

Synonyms

  • earthling
  • earthman
  • tellurian

Adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants
  2. Of, relating to, or composed of land.
  3. Living or growing on land; not aquatic
    a terrestrial plant
  4. Concerned with the world or worldly matters