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English
Etymology
From Altair + -ian.
Adjective
Altairian (comparative more Altairian, superlative most Altairian)
- (science fiction) Of or relating to the star Altair.
1980 October, Douglas Adams, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, London: Pan Books, →ISBN:The book is a guide book, a travel book. […] It is of course that invaluable companion for all those who want to see the marvels of the known Universe for less than thirty Altairian dollars a day—The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Noun
Altairian (plural Altairians)
- (science fiction) A native or inhabitant of Altair.