Lunarian

See also: lunarian

English

Etymology

From the stem of Latin lunaris (of the moon, lunar) +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

Noun

Lunarian (plural Lunarians)

  1. (science fiction) An inhabitant of Earth's Moon (Luna): either an indigenous one or a human one.
    Synonyms: Lunite, Lunan, Lunarite, Selenian, Selenite, Moonman, moonman
  2. (celestial navigation) A maritime navigator who uses the Moon to determine longitude without the need for an accurate clock.
  3. (science fiction fandom) A member of the New York Science Fiction Society.

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Adjective

Lunarian

  1. (science fiction) Pertaining to the inhabitants of Luna (Lunarians).