Martian

[ mahr-shuhn ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or like the planet Mars or its hypothetical inhabitants.

noun

1. a supposed inhabitant of the planet Mars:

   The science-fiction novel was about the invasion of our planet by Martians.

Martian

/ ˈmɑːʃən /

adjective

1. of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Mars

noun

1. an inhabitant of Mars, esp in science fiction

Other Words From

• trans-Martian adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Martian¹

1350–1400; Middle English marcien < Latin Mārti ( us ) of, belonging to Mars ( March ) + -an

Example Sentences

Fancies about interplanetary travel may have their sedulous followers, but skepticism about Musk’s Martian fantasy have been mounting.

From Los Angeles Times

He is a Southern-twanged Martian adjusting to a new frontier in this sprawling metropolis.

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, he warns, any attempt to slow down or regulate the space industry will make the Martian frontier inaccessible to humanity, leaving us stuck on an increasingly dull and decadent Earth.

From Salon

This finding, he said, answers a big question of "where did all the Martian water go?"

From BBC

If they were standing on the Martian surface, “astronauts could see these auroras,” Dr. Curry said.

From New York Times