Definition
Definition of groundling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
flora and faunaTECH. plant or animal living near the groundTECH.
- The groundling thrives in the forest undergrowth.
2.
theaterDated UK audience member in the cheap standing sectionDated UK
- The groundlings cheered loudly during the performance.
3.
cultureDated person with uncultivated tasteDated
- He was dismissed as a groundling by the art critics.
4.
militaryTECH. soldier or crew member on the groundTECH.
- The groundling prepared the aircraft for takeoff.
5.
marineTECH. fish living at the bottom of watersTECH.
- Groundlings are often overlooked in studies of river ecosystems..
6.
fantasyRare member of a race living undergroundRare
- The groundlings mined precious metals beneath the mountains.
Images of groundling
plant or animal living near the ground 
fish living at the bottom of waters
Origin of groundling
English, ground (earth) + ling (diminutive suffix)
Examples of groundling in a sentence
Groundlings are often overlooked in ecological studies. The groundlings laughed at the comedian's jokes. Groundlings often stood for hours to watch the play. The movie was too complex for the groundlings. Groundlings often prefer simple entertainment. The groundling checked the equipment before the mission.
Groundlings gathered for the briefing at dawn. Groundlings play a crucial role in the aquatic food chain. Researchers discovered new species of groundlings in the deep sea. The groundlings built an entire city underground. Legends spoke of groundlings who guarded hidden treasures.
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- French:habitant du sol, spectateur debout, ...
- German:Bodenbewohner, Stehplatzbesucher, ...
- Italian:terricolo, popolano, ...
- Spanish:organismo del suelo, espectador de pie, ...
- Portuguese:ser rasteiro, plateia, ...
- Chinese:地面生物, 站票观众, ...
- Japanese:地面生物, 立ち見客, ...
- Arabic:نَبات أَرْضِي, مشاهد في القسم الأرضي, ...
- Hebrew:צִמְחוֹן, קָהָל בַּעֲמִידָה, ...
- Russian:наземное существо, зритель, ...
- Ukrainian:наземник, глядач, ...
- Hindi:भूमिवासी, ग्राउंडलिंग, ...
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