Terrestrialism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Terrestrialism is a noun meaning (biology) The practice of being terrestrial, typically of amphibians in a dry climate.
Meaning
(biology) The practice of being terrestrial, typically of amphibians in a dry climate.
More Meanings
- The quality of belonging to the earth.
Example Sentences
It is the Terrestrialism of the African (Yoruba) world-view that established its identity and distinguishes it from western rationalism. Terrestrialism locates man in a cosmic totality, presenting a unified sensibility, where his earth-boundedness is indispensable from the entire cosmic phenomenon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include terrestrialization, terrestriality, amphibiology, geophily, ecotherm, cathemerality.
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