earthborn


earth·born

adj \ˈərth-ˌbrn\

Definition of EARTHBORN

1
: born on this earth : mortal
2
: associated with earthly life <earthborn cares>

Examples of EARTHBORN

  1. <turned away from earthborn concerns during the High Holidays>
  2. <he claims to be above such earthborn concerns as material comfort>

First Known Use of EARTHBORN

1621

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