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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
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]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Worldling \World"ling\, [World + -ling.]
   A person whose soul is set upon gaining temporal possessions;
   one devoted to this world and its enjoyments.
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         A foutre for the world and worldlings base. --Shak.
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         If we consider the expectations of futurity, the
         worldling gives up the argument.         --Rogers.
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         And worldlings blot the temple's gold.   --Keble.
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