1. born on or originating from the earth; mortal as opposed to divine
Usage: literary
2. having a humble or lowly origin
Usage: literary

Examples

• The earthborn hero could not match the power of the gods.
• She reminded him that all earthborn creatures must eventually die.
• The poem contrasts earthborn mortals with immortal deities.
• Despite his earthborn origins, he rose to great prominence.
• The earthborn prince proved his worth through courage, not birthright.
• Ancient myths often tell of conflicts between earthborn humans and divine beings.