earthborn

adjective

earth·​born ˈərth-ˌbȯrn How to pronounce earthborn (audio)
1
: born on this earth : mortal
2
: associated with earthly life
earthborn cares

Examples of earthborn in a Sentence

turned away from earthborn concerns during the High Holidays he claims to be above such earthborn concerns as material comfort

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of earthborn was in 1621

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Cite this Entry

“Earthborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthborn. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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