26984 words

terrestrial

6 definitions • 4 examples
1
relating to the earth
2
(of a planet) similar to Earth:

Examples:

the search for terrestrial planets
3
(of animals) living on the land rather than in the water or air
4
Terrestrial television channels are broadcast from stations on the ground and do not use satellites.
5
relating to the planet earth, or living or existing on the land rather than in the sea or air:

Examples:

Newton investigated terrestrial and celestial motion.
marine and terrestrial environments
6
relating to television programmes that are not broadcast by cable or satellite:

Examples:

terrestrial TV

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