WORLDLING

tellurian, earthling, earthman, worldling

(noun) an inhabitant of the earth

worldling

(noun) a person absorbed by the concerns and interests and pleasures of the present world

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

worldling (plural worldlings)

A mundane person, preoccupied with worldly affairs rather than spiritual matters.

Source: Wiktionary


World"ling, Etym: [World + -ling.]

Definition: A person whose soul is set upon gaining temporal possessions; one devoted to this world and its enjoyments. A foutre for the world and worldlings base. Shak. If we consider the expectations of futurity, the worldling gives up the argument. Rogers. And worldlings blot the temple's gold. Keble.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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