Terrestrial: meaning, definitions and examples
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terrestrial
[ təˈrɛstrɪəl ]
related to Earth
Relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or its inhabitants, particularly human beings.
Synonyms
earthly, ground-based, land-based
Examples of usage
- Many terrestrial plants rely on soil for nutrients.
- Human beings are terrestrial creatures.
- The terrestrial environment includes land and water ecosystems.
living on land
An inhabitant of the earth, especially a human being.
Synonyms
earthling, groundling, land dweller
Examples of usage
- Many terrestrials have adapted to living in diverse climates.
- The terrestrials in the area rely on agriculture for sustenance.
Translations
Translations of the word "terrestrial" in other languages:
🇵🇹 terrestre
🇮🇳 स्थलीय (Sthalīya)
🇩🇪 irdisch
🇮🇩 terestrial
🇺🇦 наземний
🇵🇱 ziemski
🇯🇵 地球の (Chikyū no)
🇫🇷 terrestre
🇪🇸 terrestre
🇹🇷 karasal
🇰🇷 지구의 (jigu-ui)
🇸🇦 أرضي (Arḍī)
🇨🇿 pozemský
🇸🇰 pozemský
🇨🇳 地球的 (dìqiú de)
🇸🇮 zemeljski
🇮🇸 jarðneskur
🇰🇿 жердегі (zherdegi)
🇬🇪 მიწიერი (mits'ieri)
🇦🇿 yerüstü
🇲🇽 terrestre
Word origin
The word 'terrestrial' originated from the Latin word 'terrestris', which means 'of or belonging to the earth'. It has been used in English since the early 15th century to describe things related to the Earth or living on land.