earthman
UK/ˈɜːθˌmæn/US/ˈɝθˌmæn/
earthman is the alternative form of Earthman.
Noun capitalized: Earthman
Earthman (plural Earthmen)
- A male inhabitant of Earth.
- Such dreams! Always of Mars, and during my waking hours at night my eyes always sought out the Red Planet when he was above the horizon and clung there seeking a solution of the seemingly unfathomable riddle he has presented to the Earthman for ages.1928, Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Master Mind of Mars, page 2
Forms of earthman
| plural | earthmen |
|---|---|
| plural | Earthmen |
Origin of earthman
From Earth + man.
Questions about earthman
- What does earthman mean?
- Earthman means a male inhabitant of Earth.
- What is earthman the alternative form of?
- Earthman is the alternative form of Earthman.
- What part of speech is earthman?
- Earthman is a noun.
- How do you pronounce earthman?
- Earthman is pronounced /ˈɜːθˌmæn/ (UK).
- What is the plural of earthman?
- The plural of earthman is earthmen.
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