terrestrial

Pronunciation: /tɪˈɹɛstɹɪ.əl/

The English word “terrestrial” has 8 meanings listed here.

noun

Of or relating to the Earth or its (native) inhabitants.
Of, relating to, or composed of land or earth, as contrasted with bodies of water, with wetlands viewed as semiaquatic environs, or with aerial or space environs.
Living or growing in or on land (as opposed to other habitats or substrates).
Being composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals, as contrasted with gases, liquified gases, and dust.
Concerned with the world or worldly matters.
Of or pertaining to the second highest degree of glory.
Broadcast using radio waves as opposed to satellite or cable.

From Middle English terrestrialle, from terrestre or Latin terrestris, from terra (“land, earth, ground”), with the suffix -al.

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