Extraterrestrial
(adjective)
- Originating or located outside the Earth or its atmosphere.
- Pertaining to or characteristic of life or intelligence existing outside the Earth or its atmosphere.
Origin:
From the latin extra, meaning "outside", and terra, meaning "earth".
Examples:
- The search for extraterrestrial life is one of the major goals of astrobiology.
- The idea of extraterrestrial intelligence visiting Earth has long been a topic of science fiction and speculation.
- The extraterrestrial landscape was unlike anything the astronauts had ever seen before.
- The recent discovery of water on Mars has increased the likelihood of extraterrestrial life on the planet.
- Some people believe that extraterrestrial beings have been visiting Earth for centuries, while others think that it's just a myth.