earthling

[urth-ling]

noun

1. an inhabitant of earth; mortal.

2. worldling.

earthling

/ ˈɜːθlɪŋ /

noun

1. (esp in poetry or science fiction) an inhabitant of the earth; human being

Word History and Origins

Origin of earthling¹

First recorded in 1585–95; earth + -ling ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of earthling¹

C16: from _earth + _ling ¹

Example Sentences

In return, the boy wants little to do with her or any other earthling.

From Los Angeles Times

This winter, as we turn inward with the tradition of the season, may Capricorn be the light that chases away the fear of feeling the pain of being an earthling.

From Los Angeles Times

“I feel so connected with my fellow earthlings,” she said.

From New York Times

The landers are the latest sign that we earthlings are resuming lunar exploration after a half century of neglect following the end of the U.S.

From Seattle Times

But this is not 1961, a time when earthlings weren’t concerned about spreading their biological junk off planet.

From Los Angeles Times