LUNARIAN

Etymology

Noun

Lunarian (plural Lunarians)

(science fiction) An inhabitant of Luna, the moon of Terra.

(celestial navigation) A maritime navigator who uses the moon to determine longitude without the need for an accurate clock

(science fiction fandom) A member of the New York Science Fiction Society.

Synonyms

• Selenite

Hypernyms

• Solarian

Adjective

Lunarian

(science fiction) Pertaining to the inhabitants of Luna (Lunarians).

Source: Wiktionary


Lu*na"ri*an, n. Etym: [See Lunar, Luna.]

Definition: An inhabitant of the moon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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