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
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
3 June 2025
(noun) (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business; “he is the owner of a chain of restaurants”
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
