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earthwoman

[ urth-woom-uhn ]

/ ˈɜrθˌwʊm ən /

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noun, plural earth·wom·en.

a female inhabitant or native of the planet Earth.

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Origin of earthwoman

First recorded in 1900–05; earth(man) + woman

Words nearby earthwoman

earth up, earthward, earthwards, earth wave, earth wax, earthwoman, earthwork, earthworm, earthy, ear to the ground, have one's, ear trumpet

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How to use earthwoman in a sentence

Even if Lusine hadn't killed the Earthwoman and I had sailed away, my conscience wouldn't have given me any rest.
Rastignac the Devil|Philip Jos Farmer
As they rose to leave, a dumpy Earthwoman rushed up to them, enthusiastically babbling in Terran.
Helpfully Yours|Evelyn E. Smith
She was wider and thicker than was the Earthwoman; with heavier bones forming a wider and deeper frame.
The Galaxy Primes|Edward Elmer Smith
And Riuku curled inside her mind and cursed her with his rapidly growing Earthwoman's vocabulary.
The Very Secret Agent|Mari Wolf

An Earthwoman may not be touched, regardless of her wishes, unless danger to her life requires it.
Backlash|Winston Marks