terrene

Definitions of terrene
  1. adjective
    of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
    synonyms: tellurian, telluric, terrestrial
  2. adjective
    belonging to this earth or world; not ideal or heavenly
    “so terrene a being as himself”
    synonyms: mundane
    earthly
    of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
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Elements of the Universe: Terr, Terra ("Earth")

The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Latin word terra, meaning "earth." Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun")

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