tellurian

/tɛˈlʊriən/
adjective
  1. Relating to the Earth; earthly or terrestrial.
    • Scientists study tellurian processes like volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
    • The tellurian landscape of the canyon was breathtaking.
    • The novel imagines a future where tellurian life must adapt to a changing planet.
noun
  1. An inhabitant of the Earth; a human being (often used in science fiction).
    • As a tellurian, she felt a deep connection to the planet's forests.
    • In the story, the aliens were curious about the customs of the tellurians.
    • The tellurians sent a message into space hoping to make contact.
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