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terrestrial

noun adjective

An inhabitant of the planet Earth.

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Word length
11
Starts with
T
Ends with
L
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/ /təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/

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noun

  1. An inhabitant of the planet Earth.

noun

  1. A ground-dwelling plant.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly.

  2. Of, relating to, or composed of land.

  3. Living or growing in or on land (as opposed to other habitat); not aquatic, etc.

    “a terrestrial plant”

  4. Of a planet, being composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals; see also terrestrial planet.

  5. Concerned with the world or worldly matters.

  6. Of or pertaining to the second highest degree of glory.

  7. Broadcast using radio waves as opposed to satellite or cable.

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Example Sentences

a terrestrial plant

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