English

Noun

Earthgirl ‎(plural Earthgirls)

1. (usually science fiction) A young female inhabitant of Earth.
   • 1939 February, Wells, Harold Kerton, “Moon of Mad Atavism”, in Thrilling Wonder Stories, volume 13, number 1, page 35:

     You have given me an idea, Earthgirl, and it is one that I am afraid you will live to regret.

   • 1947 October, Pohl, Frederik, “Donovan Had a Dream”, in Thrilling Wonder Stories, volume 30, number 1, page 27:

     "Earthgirl?" the guard repeated. "She didn't look like an Earthie."

Hypernyms

• Earther, Earthling, for more see Wikisaurus:Earthling

Coordinate terms

• Earthman, Earthwoman

References

• Jeff Prucher, editor (2007) Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction, Oxford; New York, N.Y.: Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-530567-8, page 44
• earthgirl n. at the OED Science Fiction Citations Project