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TERRENE

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly

Example:

so terrene a being as himself

Synonyms:

mundane; terrene

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

earthly (of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air

Synonyms:

tellurian; telluric; terrene; terrestrial

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

earth (the solid part of the earth's surface)

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