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Earthian

Earthian

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A Japanese manga series and its animated version
  • proper noun
  • Literature
translation icon : Earthian
  • The animated adaptation of 'Earthian' features stunning visuals and captivating characters that resonate with fans.

Examples

  • Many readers of 'Earthian' appreciate its unique blend of science fiction and fantasy elements.

  • With contact coming relatively soon after the incident, their prisoner's story would have been credible, and other Earthians would have believed it.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • "We couldn't very well ask the Earthians to do it, not that it's likely they would have."

    Fiction book (1998)

  • In any event, the Earthians to this day have never known any other sentients, so human languages lack another usage for the term.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • It doesn't involve telling the Earthians how long we were on their planet.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • "So that the Earthian will not escape punishment for killing one of my surveyors," Luquither answered grimly.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • In "Canyon Escape," we see John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) using his Earthian leaping powers to escape from a canyon full of Tharks.

    Blog text (4)

  • In the manga series 'Earthian', the story follows the adventures of extraordinary beings from a distant world.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Earthian = earth (transparent) = earth + ian

The proper-name title is built from 'earth' + '-ian'; while it's a specific title, its formation is transparent and recognizable.

Etymology

Earthian is the title of a Japanese manga and anime and uses the parts Earth + -ian, suggesting 'related to Earth' or 'from Earth'. So the name gives the idea that the story is about Earth or people linked to it.