earthman

noun

earth·​man
-thˌman,
-mən
plural earthmen
: a human native or resident of the planet Earth

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of earthman was circa 1834

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“Earthman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthman. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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