earthling

Meanings

• noun

  A being originating from the Earth.

  - "The earthling's curiosity led them to explore the unknown."
  - "Humans are the most common earthlings."

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Antonyms

alien , extraterrestrial

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Synonyms

Earthican , Tellurian , Terran

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Variants

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earthling , earthlings

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Etymology

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A term derived from 'earth' and 'ling' meaning 'tongue' or 'language'. An earthling is a being that comes from the Earth and speaks its language.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'earthling' was popularized in the science fiction genre, particularly in works of H.G. Wells and other early science fiction writers.

2. In some contexts, 'earthling' can be used as a term of endearment or pride, emphasizing the connection between humans and the Earth.

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Related Concepts

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1. Extraterrestrial: A term used to describe beings or objects originating from outside of Earth.

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Culture

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The term 'earthling' is often used to emphasize the connection between humans and the Earth. In literature and science fiction, it can refer to any being originating from Earth.

How to Memorize "earthling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a human being, as we are the most common earthling.
   - Visualize the Earth and the connection between the Earth and its inhabitants.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'earthling' with the Earth and its inhabitants.
   - Think of the term as a way to emphasize the connection between humans and the planet.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Earthlings come from the Earth' to remember the meaning of the word.

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