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EARTHBORN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does earthborn mean?
• EARTHBORN (adjective)
The adjective EARTHBORN has 3 senses:
1. of earthly origin (as mortals are)
2. springing from or born on the earth
3. connected with earthly life; of earthly origin
Familiarity information: EARTHBORN used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of earthly origin (as mortals are)
Context example:
earthborn existence
Similar:
mortal (subject to death)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Springing from or born on the earth
Context example:
earthborn beings
Similar:
human (having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Connected with earthly life; of earthly origin
Context example:
earthborn cares and pleasures
Similar:
earthly (of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven)
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