terrestrial
Translation
terrestrial, earthly, land-based
Examples
Lions are terrestrial animals.
Lions are terrestrial animals.
We watched the terrestrial broadcast on TV.
We watched the terrestrial broadcast on TV.
Grammar Patterns
terrestrial ((noun)) relating to Earth or land Humans are terrestrial beings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: earthly, worldly; Antonyms: aquatic, celestial
Etymology
From Latin 'terrestris' (of the earth), from 'terra' (earth, land).
Memory Tips
Think of the movie 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'. 'Terrestrial' is the opposite, meaning 'from Earth'.