earthling

[ urth-ling ]

noun

1. an inhabitant of earth; mortal.
2. worldling.

earthling

/ ˈɜːθlɪŋ /

noun

1. (esp in poetry or science fiction) an inhabitant of the earth; human being

Word History and Origins

Origin of earthling¹

First recorded in 1585–95; earth + -ling ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of earthling¹

C16: from earth + ling ¹

Example Sentences

“I feel so connected with my fellow earthlings,” she said.

From New York Times

The landers are the latest sign that we earthlings are resuming lunar exploration after a half century of neglect following the end of the U.S.

From Seattle Times

But this is not 1961, a time when earthlings weren’t concerned about spreading their biological junk off planet.

From Los Angeles Times

There have been many stories of earthlings looking up at the stars, searching for signs of alien life.

From New York Times

The best earthlings could do was slow the microbes’ release until scientists developed a countermeasure.

From New York Times