Crossword clues for earthling
earthling
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Earthling \Earth"ling\, n. [Earth + -ling.] An inhabitant of the earth; a mortal.
Earthlings oft her deemed a deity.
--Drummond.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Wiktionary
n. An inhabitant of the planet Earth ''(Generally in science fiction aliens who use the term Earthling look down on the people of earth.)''
WordNet
Wikipedia
Earthling is a term commonly used in science fiction to identify Earth born organisms as opposed to extraterrestrials. Similar terms used in some science fiction stories are Terran and Gaian.
Earthling (stylised as EART HL I NG) is the twentieth studio album by David Bowie released in February 1997 via Virgin Records, later reissued on BMG Records. The album showcases an electronica-influenced sound partly inspired by the industrial and drum and bass culture of the 1990s. This was the first album Bowie self-produced since his 1974 album Diamond Dogs. Shortly after the release of this album, Bowie received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
An Earthling is an inhabitant of the planet Earth.
Earthling or Earthlings also may refer to:
- Music:
- Albums:
- Earthling (album), a 1997 album by David Bowie
- Earthlings (album), a 2008 album by Chrome Hill
- Bands:
- Earthling (band), a band from Bristol, England
- Earthlings?, a band from Joshua Tree, California
- The Earthlings, a band based in Chichester, England
- Albums:
- Moving-image works:
- Earthlings (film), a 2005 animal rights documentary
- Earthling (film), a 2010 film
- Earthlings, original code-name for The L Word television series
- Earthling (Fringe), a 2009 episode of the television series Fringe
- The Earthling, a 1980 drama film starring William Holden and Rick Schroder
- Books:
- "Earthling" (graphic novel), a 2014 graphic novel.
"Earthling" is the sixth episode of the American science fiction drama television series Fringes second season. The episode followed the Fringe team's investigation into random people mysteriously disintegrating into ash, a case which Agent Broyles had become deeply obsessed with in the past.
It was co-written by J.H. Wyman and Jeff Vlaming, while Jon Cassar served as the director. The episode first aired on November 5, 2009 in the United States on the Fox network. An estimated 4.86 million viewers tuned in, contributing to a new ratings low for the series. The episode received generally mixed reviews, though multiple reviewers highlighted the episode's special effects. The VFX production team received a nomination at the 8th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards.
Earthling is the 2010 sci-fi film by Clay Liford starring Rebecca Spence, Peter Greene and William Katt in lead roles.
Usage examples of "earthling".
Christa Kirklan is as stubborn as her Earthling heritage and as unpredictable as a cosmic storm.
What better way to raise her people from outcasts to noble citizens than to put an Earthling on the future throne of the galaxy?
If he had to take an alien to his bed, he supposed an Earthling would be more sexually compatible.
The thought of spending the remainder of his life bound to an unpredictable, impulsive Earthling had little appeal.
It seemed, in spite of their many irritating tendencies, Earthling females were quite passionate.
She is the Earthling who requested representation from the Pyrali Council.
Then you have the audacity to tell me the Earthling you have selected is now being held in the Penal Quarters for speaking treason.
Council and sweetly asked them to consider allowing one, solitary Earthling to join their ranks?
Unlike a certain Earthling who was occupying more of his thoughts than the Governor liked, Borkians seemed content with their place in the galaxy.
The satisfaction an Adarian would feel making an Earthling bow to his demands?
I be allowed to leave the confines of Pyrali or will my Earthling heritage keep me imprisoned in spite of my new rank?
She could either help an Earthling escape or she could standby mute while one become her sister-in-law.
Until then, you are one Earthling, who is in danger of finding herself confined to a meditation room until she learns to control her emotions.
Thinking she would be better prepared to defend her Earthling position if she knew more about the Adarian culture, Christa looked at Peecha.
If the servant found it odd that her master would ask a stranger, an Earthling of all things, to be his wife, Peecha did a very good job of hiding her surprise.