Grounder

Grounder, as opposed to spacer, is a pejorative term for the inhabitants of Earth. The term does not apply to spacer inhabitants of other Solar bodies, even if they are terrestrial. Occasionally it may be applied to people living on Luna. It generally means one who is afraid to leave the Earth, afraid of space, an over concern with the safety net of the Consortium. 
Beyond the First Trilogy Era, the term may be applied to anyone unwilling to leave the surface of their planet.
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