Terranianとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

Terranian (複数形 Terranians)

1. (science fiction) An inhabitant of Earth.

   Synonyms: Terran; see also Thesaurus:Earthling

   • 2013, Patricia Robertson, The Fire Reapers, Whitehorse, Y.T.: Linnaea Press, →ISBN, page 370:

     "How we've all longed for this glorious day! And thanks to our glorious Fire Reaper techno, all Terranians can join with us in our final triumph!"

形容詞

Terranian (not comparable)

1. (science fiction) Relating to Earth or its people.

   Synonyms: Terran; see also Thesaurus:Earthling

   • 1954 May, Bill Wesley, “The Primus Curse”, in Planet Stories, volume 6, number 6, New York, N.Y.: Fiction House, page 53:

     The first operator spoke no Terranian languages at all. The second one could only speak French and German.

参照

• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2023), “Terranian, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.