Martian
/ˈmɑːr.ʃən/noun
A native or inhabitant of the planet Mars, or something relating to Mars.
Did you know?The word ultimately connects Mars with March and martial, because March was named for the god Mars and marked the traditional beginning of Rome’s campaigning season.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Italic
Italic
Māworts
“An early Italic form of the name later associated with the Roman god Mars; its deeper origin is uncertain.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Mārs
“Mars, the Roman god of war and an important state deity.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Martius
“Of Mars; the adjective that also produced the name of the month March.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Martianus
“Relating to Mars; a learned derivative formed from Martius or Mars.”
19th Century
English
Martian
“Relating to the planet Mars; later, a supposed inhabitant of Mars.”
Modern English
English
Martian
“A being from Mars, or relating to the planet Mars.”