Earthgirl

English

Alternative forms

• earthgirl

Etymology

Compound of Earth +‎ girl.

Noun

Earthgirl (plural Earthgirls)

1. (usually science fiction) A young female inhabitant of Earth.
   • 1939 February, Harold Kerton Wells, “Moon of Mad Atavism”, in Thrilling Wonder Stories, volume 13, number 1, page 35:

     You have given me an idea, Earthgirl, and it is one that I am afraid you will live to regret.

   • 1947 October, Frederik Pohl, “Donovan Had a Dream”, in Thrilling Wonder Stories, volume 30, number 1, page 27:

     "Earthgirl?" the guard repeated. "She didn't look like an Earthie."

Hypernyms

• Earther, Earthling, for more see Thesaurus:Earthling

Coordinate terms

• Earthman, Earthwoman

References

• Jeff Prucher, editor (2007), “Earthgirl”, in Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction, Oxford, Oxfordshire, New York, N.Y.: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 44.
• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2024), “earthgirl, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.

Anagrams

• real right