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SUBLUNAR
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Dictionary entry overview: What does sublunar mean?
• SUBLUNAR (adjective)
The adjective SUBLUNAR has 2 senses:
1. situated between the earth and the moon
2. of this earth
Familiarity information: SUBLUNAR used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Situated between the earth and the moon
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
Pertainym:
Moon (the natural satellite of the Earth)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Of this earth
Synonyms:
sublunar; sublunary; terrestrial
Context example:
the nearest to an angelic being that treads this terrestrial ball
Similar:
earthly (of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven)
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