planetman
English edit
Etymology edit
Compound of planet + man, modelled after countryman.
Noun edit
planetman (plural planetmen)
- (science fiction, now rare) Someone from one's own planet.
- 1976, Andre Norton, “Get Out of My Dream”, in Perilous Dreams, New York, N.Y.: DAW Books, Inc., page 130:
- One does not disturb a dreamer. It would be dangerous for both your planetman and the dreamer herself.
References edit
- Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2024), “planetman, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.