earthman

[ urth-man, -muh n ]

/ ˈɜrθˌmæn, -mən /

noun, plural earth·men [urth-men, -muh n] /ˈɜrθˌmɛn, -mən/.

a human inhabitant or native of the planet Earth.

Nearby words

earthen, earthenware, earthlight, earthling, earthly, earthman, earthmover, earthmoving, earthnut, earthpea, earthperson

Origin of earthman

First recorded in 1855–60; earth + man¹

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Examples from the Web for earthman

He saw the Earthman and the girl casting interested glances at the disc vehicles that surrounded them everywhere.
The Revolt of the Star Men|Raymond Gallun
But Alkebar had wrenched the portal of the Earthman's recent prison open, and was in hot pursuit.
The Revolt of the Star Men|Raymond Gallun
Once I believed this Earthman made the rockets go bad because he must think such things are against the will of God.
The Scarlet Lake Mystery|Harold Leland Goodwin
He was not trying to capture the Earthman—only seeking to block his path.
The Revolt of the Star Men|Raymond Gallun

The Earthman recognized the creature immediately as his recent pursuer.
The Revolt of the Star Men|Raymond Gallun

British Dictionary definitions for earthman

earthman

/ (ˈɜːθˌmæn) /

noun plural -men

(esp in science fiction) an inhabitant or native of the earth

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