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adj
Pertaining to the inhabitants of Luna (Lunarians).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction
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noun
An inhabitant of Earth's Moon (Luna): either an indigenous one or a human one.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction
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Synonyms: Lunite, Lunan, Lunarite, Selenian, Selenite, Moonman
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noun
A maritime navigator who uses the Moon to determine longitude without the need for an accurate clock.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: celestial navigation
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noun
A member of the New York Science Fiction Society.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: science fiction fandom
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of Lunarian.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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History
From the stem of Latin lūnāris (“of the moon, lunar”) + -ian. By surface analysis, Lunar + -ian.
Across languages
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