"Earthie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Earthies [plural]
Etymology: From Earth + -ie. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|Earth|-ie}} Earth + -ie Head templates: {{en-noun}} Earthie (plural Earthies)
  1. (science fiction, informal, often derogatory) An inhabitant of the Earth. Tags: derogatory, informal, often Categories (topical): Celestial inhabitants, Science fiction Synonyms: Earthling, Terran, Tellurian, earthie Hypernyms: Solarian Hyponyms: Earthgirl, Earthman, Earthwoman

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