Synonyms for

Martian

Verb / ˈmɑ:rʃʌn / Another word for martian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adjective - relating to the planet Mars or its hypothetical inhabitants noun - a hypothetical or fictional inhabitant of the planet Mars

Synonyms & similar words

martian extraterrestrial alien ET visitor gray grey LGM ETI

Synonyms by register

Formal

Martian inhabitant Martian resident

Informal

green man little green man

Literary

visitor from the red planet inhabitant of Mars

Antonyms

terrestrial earthling human mortal native local

Common collocations

  • Martian landscape
  • Martian soil
  • Martian canals
  • Martian life
  • Martian atmosphere
  • Martian colony
  • Martian rover

Word family

noun Martian
adjective Martian

Usage note

Refers to an inhabitant or native of the planet Mars. It is often used in science fiction contexts and can carry connotations of the alien or extraterrestrial.

Example sentences

  1. The Martian rover has been exploring the red planet for years.
  2. Some people believe that Martians built the pyramids.
  3. The children dressed up as Martians for Halloween.
  4. Astronauts hope to find evidence of Martian life on future missions.
  5. The Martian landscape is barren and rocky.

Quotes

  • 'I have never seen a Martian, but I am sure they exist.' - Albert Einstein
  • 'The universe is not only stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.' - J.B.S. Haldane
  • 'We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.' - Oscar Wilde

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