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extraplanetary

American  
[ek-struh-plan-i-ter-ee] / ˌɛk strəˈplæn ɪˌtɛr i /

adjective

  1. existing or occurring in outer space beyond a planet, especially away from the planet Earth.


Etymology

Origin of extraplanetary

First recorded in 1865–70; extra- + planetary

Example Sentences

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Simple common sense tells us that the UFO speculators are probably not about to get in touch with extraplanetary aliens.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2023

Until civilian space travel becomes a reality, the Atacama, with its spectral beauty, will remain perhaps the closest one can get to an extraplanetary experience.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2022

India, or China may have, our citizen collective, too, can claim a place on the extraplanetary stage.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2018

He developed "a broadened gauge of space and time" in this "extraplanetary and extra-temporal" existence.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Not necessarily, but it seems our iron-age man is fairly well informed in extraplanetary affairs."

From Blessed Are the Meek by Freas, Kelly

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