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martian

/ˈmɑːr.ʃən/
mar · tian
Plural:Martians
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• adjective

1

Relating to the planet Mars or its supposed inhabitants.

Example

"The robotic rover transmitted high-resolution photographs of the rocky Martian landscape."

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• noun

1

A hypothetical or fictional inhabitant of the planet Mars.

Example

"Classic science fiction novels often depicted Martians as technologically advanced beings."

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• Rhymes for martian

• Nearby Words

mart
marten
martial
martian
martin
martini
martyr

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Martianus, meaning 'of or belonging to Mars,' from Mars (stem Mart-), the Roman god of war and the fourth planet from the Sun.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Martian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/martian
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