Earthman Meaning in English
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Definition
An 'earthman' is a person from the planet Earth; especially used in science fiction to distinguish humans from beings from other planets.
Usage & Nuances
Very uncommon in everyday English; mostly found in older science fiction. Usually capitalized as 'Earthman'. Contrast with 'Martian', 'Venusian', etc. Typically refers to a male, but sometimes used generically for any human from Earth.
Example Sentences
The earthman looked at the alien with surprise.
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An earthman cannot breathe on Mars without help.
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The spaceship was full of earthmen and robots.
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Back on his home planet, the earthman missed the blue skies of Earth.
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Aliens couldn’t understand why the earthman laughed at their customs.
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Every earthman in the story felt out of place on the alien world.
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