worldling

Noun
Synonyms: tellurianearthlingearthman

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a person absorbed by the concerns and interests and pleasures of the present world
  2. an inhabitant of the earthSynonyms: tellurianearthlingearthman
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Worldling \World"ling\, [World + -ling.] A person whose soul is set upon gaining temporal possessions; one devoted to this world and its enjoyments. [1913 Webster]

A foutre for the world and worldlings base. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

If we consider the expectations of futurity, the worldling gives up the argument. --Rogers. [1913 Webster]

And worldlings blot the temple's gold. --Keble. [1913 Webster]

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