earthling

noun

earth·​ling ˈərth-liŋ How to pronounce earthling (audio)
variants or Earthling
1
: an inhabitant of the earth
2

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So the earthlings now have to try and ignite Jupiter’s atmosphere to launch Earth back into space. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 July 2024 The connection between the body, mind and spirit is intense during full moons — especially since the moon controls the ocean's tides, and earthlings comprise over 60% water. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025 Here’s the premise: Fears of the sun’s demise prompt the earthlings of the future to set aside their differences and launch our planet (using giant earth engines as thrusters) into the cosmos in search of a new solar system. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 July 2024 That’s because in the coming year Saturn will tilt in a way that, from the point of view of earthlings, creates a startling trick of eye and angle that makes the rings invisible. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for earthling

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of earthling was in 1593

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“Earthling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthling. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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earthling

noun
earth·​ling ˈərth-liŋ How to pronounce earthling (audio)
: one who lives on the planet earth

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