Meaning & use

Venusian

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Relating to the planet Venus, or, as a noun, a hypothetical inhabitant of Venus.

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Venusian surface temperatures are hot enough to melt lead.

The old science-fiction novel imagined a war against Venusian invaders.

A note on using this word

"Venusian" is common in astronomy and science fiction alike, paralleling terms like "Martian" for Mars.

Another way to use it

2. noun

A hypothetical or fictional inhabitant of the planet Venus.

The comic book villain claimed to be a Venusian in disguise.

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