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Martian

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Mar·tian  (märshn)
adj.
Of or relating to the planet Mars or its hypothetical inhabitants.
n.
A hypothetical inhabitant of the planet Mars, especially as a stock fictional character.
[Middle English marcien, from Latin Mrtius, from Mrs, Mrt-, Mars.]
Martian [ˈmɑːʃən]
adj
(Astronomy) of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Mars
n
(Astronomy) an inhabitant of Mars, esp in science fiction
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.MartianMartian - imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
Adj.1.Martian - of or relating to the planet Mars (or its fictional inhabitants)
Translations
Martian [ˈmɑːʃɪən]
A. ADJ → marciano
B. N → marciano/a m/f
Martian [ˈmɑːrʃən] n → Martien(ne) m/f
Martian
adj atmosphere, exploration → des Mars; invaders → vom Mars
n → Marsbewohner(in) m(f), → Marsmensch m
Martian [ˈmɑːʃ/ən] n → marziano/a
Martian [ˈmɑːʃ/ən] n → marziano/a


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Springing to my feet I received my first Martian surprise, for the effort, which on Earth would have brought me standing upright, carried me into the Martian air to the height of about three yards.
A Princess of Mars by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
I have discussed the question with a noted Martian scientist, a friend of mine; but his theories are still only theories.
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For six long Martian months I had haunted the vicinity of the hateful Temple of the Sun, within whose slow-revolving shaft, far beneath the surface of Mars, my princess lay entombed--but whether alive or dead I knew not.
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