variants
often Martian
: of or relating to the planet Mars or its hypothetical inhabitants
martian
noun
often Martian
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The mission has helped scientists understand how Mars lost its once-thick atmosphere, and has also collected extensive data on Martian dust storms, winds and auroras.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
In 2015, The Martian star talked to USA Today about taking time out of his busy filming schedule to teach Alexia to drive.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The Martian actor shares daughters Isabella, 19, Gia, 17, and Stella, 15, as well as stepdaughter Alexia, 25, with his wife.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Traditional Earth-like processes simply do not work under Martian conditions.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
In 2015, The Martian star talked to USA Today about taking time out of his busy filming schedule to teach Alexia to drive.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The Martian actor shares daughters Isabella, 19, Gia, 17, and Stella, 15, as well as stepdaughter Alexia, 25, with his wife.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Traditional Earth-like processes simply do not work under Martian conditions.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Martian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martian. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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