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   Mar·tian

   /ˈmärSHən/

   

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the planet Mars or its supposed inhabitants: "the Martian atmosphere"

   noun

   • 1. a hypothetical or fictional inhabitant of Mars: "a nest of Martians"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the senses ‘subject to Mars's influence’ and ‘martial’): from Latin Mars, Mart- (see Mars) + -ian.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › MartianMartian - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   2 days ago · IPA guide. Other forms: Martians. Definitions of Martian. adjective. of or relating to the planet Mars (or its fictional inhabitants) noun. imaginary people who live on the planet Mars. see more.

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   What does the word Martian mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word Martian, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Martian has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. astrology (Middle English) astronomy (Middle English) military (Middle English)

4. www.britannica.com › dictionary › MartianMartian Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   MARTIAN meaning: of or relating to the planet Mars. an imaginary creature in books, movies, etc., that lives on or comes from the planet Mars

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › MartianMartian - definition of Martian by The Free Dictionary

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   Define Martian. Martian synonyms, Martian pronunciation, Martian translation, English dictionary definition of Martian. adj. Of or relating to the planet Mars or its hypothetical inhabitants. n. A hypothetical inhabitant of the planet Mars, especially as a stock fictional...

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   Definition of Martian adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMartian | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Martian definition: in stories, someone from the planet Mars. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMARTIAN definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Martian in American English. (ˈmɑːrʃən) adjective. 1. of, pertaining to, or like the planet Mars or its hypothetical inhabitants. noun. 2. a supposed inhabitant of the planet Mars. The science fiction novel was about the invasion of Earth by Martians.