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earthman

American

[urth-man, -muhn] / ˈɜrθˌmæn, -mən /

noun

plural

earthmen

a human inhabitant or native of the planet Earth.

earthman British

/ ˈɜːθˌmæn /

noun

(esp in science fiction) an inhabitant or native of the earth

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Etymology

Origin of earthman

First recorded in 1855–60; earth + man

Example Sentences

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As Morquil read farther and explained sections that Dick couldn't understand, the earthman felt uneasy.

From Wanted—7 Fearless Engineers! by Tremaine, Frederick Orlin

We did not come here to colonize, earthman.

From Valley of the Croen by Tarbell, Lee

His crafty old eyes turned with new respect upon the earthman.

From Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930 by Various

"Where are you going, earthman?" asked Holaf, placing a hand on my shoulder.

From Valley of the Croen by Tarbell, Lee

The Jivro Empire is ending, I think, earthman.

From Valley of the Croen by Tarbell, Lee

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