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Martian

Mar·tian [ mrsh'n ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
of planet Mars: found on, typical of, or originating from the planet Mars



noun  (plural Mar·tians)
Definition:
 
inhabitant of Mars: a supposed inhabitant of the planet Mars

[14th century. Directly or via Old French martien< Latin Martianus< Mart- "Mars"]
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