Terrestrial
Terrestrial , adjective
[Latin terrestris, from terra the earth. See Terrace.]
1.
Of or pertaining to the earth; existing on the earth; earthly; as, terrestrial animals.
Bodies terrestrial.
2.
Representing, or consisting of, the earth; as, a terrestrial globe.
The dark terrestrial ball.
3.
Of or pertaining to the world, or to the present state; sublunary; mundane.
Vain labors of terrestrial wit.
A genius bright and base,
Of towering talents, and terrestrial aims.
4.
Consisting of land, in distinction from water; belonging to, or inhabiting, the land or ground, in distinction from trees, water, or the like; as, terrestrial serpents.
The terrestrial parts of the globe.
5.
Adapted for the observation of objects on land and on the earth; as, a terrestrial telescope, in distinction from an astronomical telescope.
Terrestrial , noun
An inhabitant of the earth.