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/ˈɜːrθlɪŋ/ · earth·ling
noun
- A sentient being who's a member of a species native to Earth. As an earthling, she felt a deep connection to the planet's natural beauty.
- A lesbian woman. The term 'earthling' is sometimes used as a colloquialism for a lesbian woman, particularly in LGBTQ+ communities.
Did you know? The term 'earthling' has been used in science fiction to describe humans in a futuristic or extraterrestrial context, highlighting the idea that our planet and species are unique in the universe.