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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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