CEFR B1

terrestrial

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or found on Earth, as opposed to space or other planets.

Examples

The probe collected samples of terrestrial soil.
Many terrestrial animals have adapted to life on land.

Synonyms: earthly, land-based, telluric

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terrestrial (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /təˈrɛstriəl/

Definition

Relating to or found on Earth, as opposed to space or other planets.

Examples

The probe collected samples of terrestrial soil.
Many terrestrial animals have adapted to life on land.
Scientists are searching for signs of terrestrial life on Mars.

Synonyms of terrestrial

Words with a similar meaning to terrestrial:

earthly
land-based
telluric

Antonyms of terrestrial

Words with the opposite meaning to terrestrial:

extraterrestrial
celestial
aquatic

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