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Word: Martian
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the senses ‘subject to Mars's influence’ and ‘martial’): from Latin Mars, Mart- (see Mars) + -ian
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɑːʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to the planet Mars or its supposed inhabitants
Short Definition:relating to planet Mars or its supposed inhabitants
Examples:- the Martian atmosphere
- the first Martian colony
Word: Martian
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɑːʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a hypothetical or fictional inhabitant of Mars
Short Definition:hypothetical or fictional inhabitant of Mars
Examples:- a nest of Martians
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