Martian

American  

[mahr-shuhn] / ˈmɑr ʃən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or like the planet Mars or its hypothetical inhabitants.

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noun

1. a supposed inhabitant of the planet Mars.

   The science-fiction novel was about the invasion of our planet by Martians.

Martian British  

/ ˈmɑːʃən /

adjective

1. of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Mars

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noun

1. an inhabitant of Mars, esp in science fiction

Other Word Forms

• trans-Martian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Martian

1350–1400; Middle English marcien < Latin Mārti ( us ) of, belonging to Mars ( March ) + -an

Example Sentences

NASA's Perseverance rover has collected samples from Jezero Crater, an ancient Martian riverbed, and they may contain evidence of very early life.

From Science Daily

Ridley Scott’s 2015 adaptation of Weir’s novel “The Martian” proved the point by turning competence and problem-solving into a mainstream hit with a wry sense of humor.

From Los Angeles Times

Because of Mars' stretched orbit and gravitational influences from other bodies, the time difference can vary by as much as 226 microseconds per day throughout the Martian year.

From Science Daily

Although scientists had predicted such activity for decades, this marks the first time electric discharges in the Martian atmosphere have been directly observed.

From Science Daily

Erica Luzzi, a planetary geologist and postdoctoral researcher with the Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute, led a study that uncovered signs of water ice located just below the Martian surface.

From Science Daily