Martian
(noun)
- An inhabitant of the planet Mars.
- A hypothetical or fictional being from the planet Mars.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from mars, the roman name for the planet, + -ian.
Examples:
- The scientist believed that there might be martians living on the planet.
- Martians are often portrayed as having a humanoid appearance.
- The martian landscape is barren and dry.
- The martian atmosphere is thin and mostly composed of carbon dioxide.
- The martian civilization, if it exists, is believed to be far more advanced than ours.