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Tellurian Definition & Meaning

tellurian
adjective
  1. of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
noun
  1. an inhabitant of the earth

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Frequently asked questions

What does tellurian mean?
of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air an inhabitant of the earth
What part of speech is tellurian?
Tellurian is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does tellurian have?
Tellurian has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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