selenian

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/səˈliːni.ən/

adjective

Pertaining to the moon.

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Meanings

selenian1

adjectiveselenian (comparative more selenian, superlative most selenian)

comparative more selenian · superlative most selenian

  1. Pertaining to the moon.
  2. chemistryContaining selenium (especially when this replaces another element).

    Synonyms: selenic

Selenian2

adjective
  1. Greekhuman sciencesOf or relating to the god Selene in Greek mythology.
  2. astronomyOf or relating to the Moon.
nounSelenian (plural Selenians)

plural Selenians

  1. literatureAn inhabitant of the Moon.

    Synonyms: Lunarian

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveContaining selenium (especially when this replaces another element).

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selenic

nounAn inhabitant of the Moon.

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Lunarian
Also see
lunarlunarianselenic

Origin

selenian · adjective

From selen- + -ian.

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Selenian · adjective, noun

From Selene + -ian.

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Cite this entry
APA

selenian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/selenian

MLA

“selenian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/selenian. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “selenian,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/selenian.

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