worldling n 1: a person absorbed by the concerns and interests and pleasures of the present world 2: an inhabitant of the earth [syn: {tellurian}, {earthling}, {earthman}, {worldling}]
Worldling \World"ling\, [World + -ling.] A person whose soul is set upon gaining temporal possessions; one devoted to this world and its enjoyments. [1913 Webster] A foutre for the world and worldlings base. --Shak. [1913 Webster] If we consider the expectations of futurity, the worldling gives up the argument. --Rogers. [1913 Webster] And worldlings blot the temple's gold. --Keble. [1913 Webster]