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English
Etymology
Possibly Terra + -an + -ian, thus making the term redundant.
Noun
Terranian (plural Terranians)
- (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!"
Adjective
Terranian (not comparable)
- (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.
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