Terran
adjective
(in science fiction) relating to, inhabiting, or originating from Earth.
Terrans
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pluralof Terran.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Terrans tend to feel they’ve got to get ahead, make progress.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
Like asking Terrans why all our vehicles must go so fast; we answer “Why not?”
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
The unwearied Greenbacks and the exhausted Terrans dropped down in huddled groups.
From Narakan Rifles, About Face! by Jan Smith
Even within the short period of our visit the Terrans have made significant advances.
From The Demi-Urge by Thomas Michael Disch
Back to Little Texas for the Terrans and back to the swamps for the Narakans.
From Narakan Rifles, About Face! by Jan Smith
