Earthling

Meaning

Noun

• An inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of heaven.
• An inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of another planet; specifically, a sentient member of any species native to Earth.
• A person who is materialistic or worldly; a worldling.

Related

Narrower meaning words

• Earthboy
• Earthgirl
• Earthman
• Earthwoman

Broader meaning words

• Solarian

Origin

• ; earth is ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₁er-. Old English ierþling is formed from the same roots but generally did not outlive Old English; all modern uses are historical: see earthling.
• Compare also human, which is derived from Latin humus.