Earthling
/ˈɜːrθlɪŋ/noun
An inhabitant of the earth.
As an earthling, we should take responsibility for taking care of our planet.
Often appears as...
- our fellow earthlings
- quite an earthling
noun
A person, often used when contrasting people with aliens in science fiction.
In the movie, the aliens communicated with the earthlings to deliver a message of peace.
Often appears as...
- alien vs earthling
- earthling in danger
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
An inhabitant of the earth.
As an earthling, we should take responsibility for taking care of our planet.
Often appears as...
- our fellow earthlings
- quite an earthling
noun
A person, often used when contrasting people with aliens in science fiction.
In the movie, the aliens communicated with the earthlings to deliver a message of peace.
Often appears as...
- alien vs earthling
- earthling in danger
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Environmental Responsibility
Used to emphasize our role in protecting our planet, highlighting a shared identity with all of Earth's inhabitants.
As earthlings, it is crucial we advocate for sustainable practices.
Pro Tip 2/3Global Unity
Symbolizes commonality and solidarity among all humans, regardless of nationality or other divisions.
All earthlings have the right to live in peace.
Pro Tip 3/3Philosophical Perspective
Can be used to provoke thought about our place in the universe and our relationship with the world.
Earthlings are just a tiny part of the cosmos.
Compare with
beingcitizendwellerhumaninhabitantmortalnativeresident
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Video examples
A radical revisioning of...
we have an average earthling we have allen op a person standing on Turtle Island there and we have what we call eco hipster which I'm sure is all of you so an eco hipster is like an average New Yorker but someone who's making choices to try and reduce their environmental impact
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Safari Live - Day 210 PIPE...
us lots of joy and look at a mother and a youngster they're just earthling and having some good fun think is one mother and two cubs and you can tell now we are in infrared it's getting dark and we'll always do the
Video examples
A radical revisioning of...
we have an average earthling we have allen op a person standing on Turtle Island there and we have what we call eco hipster which I'm sure is all of you so an eco hipster is like an average New Yorker but someone who's making choices to try and reduce their environmental impact
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 210 PIPE...
us lots of joy and look at a mother and a youngster they're just earthling and having some good fun think is one mother and two cubs and you can tell now we are in infrared it's getting dark and we'll always do the
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Jussie Smollett
American Actor
I have Jewish friends. I have Middle Eastern friends. I have Spanish and Italian and British and Scottish and German friends and Austrian friends, and guess what? They all deal with homophobia. It's an earthling epidemic; it's not isolated in the black community.
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Michael Collins
Irish Leader
I knew I was alone in a way that no earthling has ever been before.
Quote examples
Jussie Smollett
American Actor
I have Jewish friends. I have Middle Eastern friends. I have Spanish and Italian and British and Scottish and German friends and Austrian friends, and guess what? They all deal with homophobia. It's an earthling epidemic; it's not isolated in the black community.
Quote examples
Michael Collins
Irish Leader
I knew I was alone in a way that no earthling has ever been before.
Example 1 of 2
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