tellurian

Meanings

• noun

  A person who lives on Earth or a resident of Earth.

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Pronunciation

1. /-ˈljɔː-/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

alien , extraterrestrial

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Synonyms

Earthling , Terran , earthly , telluric , terrene , terrestrial

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Variants

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tellurium , telluriums

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'terrarius', meaning 'of the earth'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tellurian' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The planet Tellus in Roman mythology was personified as the Earth goddess.

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Related Concepts

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1. Earthling: An alternative term for 'tellurian'.

2. Extraterrestrial: The opposite of 'tellurian'; refers to beings or objects not originating from Earth.

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Culture

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In various literary works, 'tellurian' has been used to describe Earth-dwellers or inhabitants of a particular place. For instance, in Milton's 'Paradise Lost', Satan refers to himself as 'Tellurian' when he descends to Earth.

How to Memorize "tellurian"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person living on Earth or imagine a globe representing Earth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tellurian' with 'Earth' or 'resident of Earth'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tells us about the Earth' to remember the meaning of 'tellurian'.

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