tellurian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an inhabitant of the earth
    earthman; worldling; earthling.
  2. adjective of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
    telluric; terrestrial; terrene.

WordNet

Tel*lu"ri*an adjective
Etymology
L. tellus, -uris, the earth.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the earth. De Quincey.
Tel*lu"ri*an noun
Definitions
  1. A dweller on the earth. De Quincey.
  2. An instrument for showing the operation of the causes which produce the succession of day and night, and the changes of the seasons. Written also tellurion.

Webster 1913