Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
earthling
noun
/ˈɜːrθ.lɪŋ/
Definition
A human being or creature that inhabits the planet Earth.
Examples
- As an earthling, I feel a responsibility to protect our planet.
- The sci-fi novel depicted a war between aliens and earthlings.
- Earthlings have a unique perspective on the universe due to their experience on Earth.
Meaning
The term often refers to humans specifically, but can also be used in a broader sense to describe any life form living on Earth.
Synonyms
- human
- mortal
- being
- inhabitant
