worldling Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a person absorbed by the concerns and interests and pleasures of the present world
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noun an inhabitant of the earth
earthman; tellurian; earthling.
WordNet
World"ling
Etymology
Definitions
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.