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Altairian

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English

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Etymology

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From Altair +‎ -ian.

Adjective

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Altairian (comparative more Altairian, superlative most Altairian)

  1. (science fiction) Of or relating to the star Altair.
    • 1980 October, Douglas Adams, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, London: Pan Books, →ISBN:
      The book is a guide book, a travel book. […] It is of course that invaluable companion for all those who want to see the marvels of the known Universe for less than thirty Altairian dollars a day—The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Noun

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Altairian (plural Altairians)

  1. (science fiction) A native or inhabitant of Altair.
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