Meaning Of The Word Terrestrial

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What's The Definition Of Terrestrial?

terrestrial
A terrestrial animal or plant lives on land or on the ground rather than in the sea, in trees, or in the air.

terrestrial in American English
of this world; worldly; earthly; mundane
adjective: pertaining to, consisting of, or representing the earth as distinct from other planets
noun: an inhabitant of the earth, esp. a human being

terrestrial in British English
adjective: of or relating to the earth
noun: an inhabitant of the earth

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