TERRESTRIAL - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

operating or living or growing on land

Synonyms

Sublunar, Mundane, Telluric, Terrene, Terrestrial

Antonyms

Amphibious

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "terrestrial" was borrowed from Latin terrestris.

🔗 Related Words

-al – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Terrestrial