Lunarian

English

noun
Definitions
  • (science fiction) An inhabitant of Luna, the moon of Terra.
  • (celestial navigation) A maritime navigator who uses the moon to determine longitude without the need for an accurate clock
  • (science fiction fandom) A member of the New York Science Fiction Society.

Etymology

Derived from Latin lunaris (of the moon, lunar).

Origin

Latin

lunaris

Gloss

of the moon, lunar

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