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Terrestrial

noun
/təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/
Word Frequency: 4.2

Definitions

1.nounAn inhabitant of the planet Earth.
2.nounA ground-dwelling plant.
3.adjectiveOf, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly.
4.adjectiveOf, relating to, or composed of land.
5.adjectiveLiving or growing in or on land (as opposed to other habitat); not aquatic, etc.
"a terrestrial plant"
6.adjectiveOf a planet, being composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals; see also terrestrial planet.
7.adjectiveConcerned with the world or worldly matters.
8.adjectiveOf or pertaining to the second highest degree of glory.
9.adjectiveBroadcast using radio waves as opposed to satellite or cable.

Synonyms

EarthlingTellurianTerranrockytelluricearthlymundanesublunaryworldlylandlandlytellurian

Antonyms

alienextraterrestrialcelestialspiritualaerialaquaticarborealepiphytic

Rhymes With

extraterrestrialestriol
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