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Meanings of terrestrials in English

Russian
земной организм
Spanish
terricola
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Inhabitants of the planet Earth; all life existing on and likely originating from Earth; currently identical to life generally to the extent known to the same.

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    земной организм
    Usage of terrestrials in English
    1
    Tory found the change distasteful, but most terrestrials complimented her on her tan.
    The Sails of Tau Ceti
    2
    All the terrestrials except BBC1 launched new series last night.
    The Guardian
    3
    Time may show whether they have been terrestrials like ourselves.
    A Journey in Other Worlds: A Romance of the Future
    4
    Mild laughter rippled round the table, though the overcrowded terrestrials looked more envious than amused.
    The Complete Rama Omnibus
    5
    The terrestrials had assumed that water in which no free oxygen was dissolved could not support life.
    Last and First Men
    6
    But why the move to extra terrestrials?
    Wired
    7
    It was about passing on our religious knowledge to any Martians or other extra terrestrials we may encounter.
    The Irish Times
    8
    The terrestrials are fighting back.
    The Guardian
    9
    The Martians have already snapped up two berths, and the terrestrials have a man in command of the expedition.
    The Sails of Tau Ceti
    10
    Like most terrestrials he was a little scared of the Federation though the scientist in him made him admire many of its achievements.
    The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke
    11
    So much was ascertained by the Terrestrials in the course of their submarine exploration.
    Last and First Men
    12
    The Viceregal palace was beleaguered by thousands and scores of thousands of shouting Terrestrials.
    Giants on the Earth
    13
    Again he struck, but two Terrestrials attacked him from the rear and he whirled.
    Giants on the Earth
    14
    A wild cheer of joy from the assembled Terrestrials answered the words of the Kildare.
    Giants on the Earth
    15
    As the pressure of the enormous acceleration ceased, the bruised Terrestrials struggled to their feet.
    Giants on the Earth
    16
    From the ether came a thought wave which registered on the brains of all the Terrestrials.
    Giants on the Earth
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