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tellurian

tel·lu·ri·an (tel·lu·ri·on)

tellurian (tellurion)

 
pronunciation:
t lu ri n
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
part of speech: adjective
definition: characteristic of or pertaining to the earth or its inhabitants; terrestrial.
The African bush elephant is the heaviest of all tellurian creatures.
similar words:
earthly, terrestrial
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: an inhabitant of the earth; human being.
similar words:
mortal, terrestrial
definition 2: an instrument that shows how the earth's position and movements cause daily and seasonal changes.