Earthan

English

Etymology

Earth +‎ -an

Proper noun

Earthan (plural Earthans)

1. (rare, science fiction, nonstandard) A person or thing from planet Earth; an Earthling.

Adjective

Earthan (comparative more Earthan, superlative most Earthan)

1. (rare, science fiction, nonstandard) Of or from planet Earth.
   • 2008, Crystal Jordan, Carnal Desires, page 59:

     When, for unknown reasons, gene-splicing with Earthan reptiles had failed to take, scientists had turned to the sea dragons found on the water world of Aquatilis, home planet of the merpeople.

Related terms

• Earthling

Anagrams

• Hartean