Earthman en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɝθ.mən/ (General-American)
- /ˈɜːθˌmæn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈɝθˌmæn/ (General-American)
- /ˈɜːθ.mən/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Earth + man.
Meanings
-
(usually) A male inhabitant of Earth.
Such dreams! Always of Mars, and during my waking hours at night my eyes always sought out the Red Planet when he was above the horizon and clung there seeking a solution of the seemingly unfathomable riddle he has presented to the Earthman for ages.
1928, Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Master Mind of Mars, page 2:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthmen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Earthboy · Earthgirl · Earthwoman