spaceling

English

Etymology

From space +‎ -ling.

Noun

spaceling (plural spacelings)

1. A creature from outer space.
   • 2007 October 16, Seth Schiesel, “Elves Are Out, Aliens In”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     Thanks to the latest graphics technology, almost all of those spacelings will be ready for their close-ups.

Related terms

• Earthling