terrestrialadjective
uk/təˈres.tri.əl/us/təˈres.tri.əl/terrestrial adjective (EARTH)
formal relating to the earth
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extraterrestrial
formal (of a planet) similar to Earth:
the search for terrestrial planets
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The Earth & outer space - general words
- ablate
- biophilia
- cosmologist
- cosmology
- eolian
- ether
- evapotranspiration
- geocentric
- globe
- heaven
- landslide
- macrocosm
- mid-air
- riches
- slide
- terra firma
- the cosmos
- the mesosphere
- the troposphere
- universe
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terrestrial adjective (ANIMALS)
specialized biology (of animals) living on the land rather than in the water or air
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The Earth & outer space - general words
- ablate
- biophilia
- cosmologist
- cosmology
- eolian
- ether
- evapotranspiration
- geocentric
- globe
- heaven
- landslide
- macrocosm
- mid-air
- riches
- slide
- terra firma
- the cosmos
- the mesosphere
- the troposphere
- universe
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terrestrial adjective (TELEVISION)
UK US broadcast Terrestrial television channels are broadcast from stations on the ground and do not use satellites.
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Broadcasting: television
- aerial
- aspect
- autotune
- best boy
- boob tube
- breakfast television
- broadcast
- goggle-box
- HD
- HDTV
- high def
- high def
- receiver
- reception
- reveal
- smart TV
- square-eyed
- telegenic
- Teletext
- television
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