·noun An inhabitant of the earth.
II. Terrestrial ·adj Representing, or consisting of, the earth; as, a terrestrial globe.
III. Terrestrial ·adj Of or pertaining to the world, or to the present state; sublunary; mundane.
IV. Terrestrial ·adj Of or pertaining to the earth; existing on the earth; earthly; as, terrestrial animals.
V. Terrestrial ·adj Adapted for the observation of objects on land and on the earth; as, a terrestrial telescope, in distinction from an astronomical telescope.
VI. Terrestrial ·adj Consisting of land, in distinction from water; belonging to, or inhabiting, the land or ground, in distinction from trees, water, or the like; as, terrestrial serpents.