reptilian

Etymology

From New Latin Reptilia +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɹepˈtɪli.ən/

Adjective

reptilian (comparative more reptilian, superlative most reptilian)

1. Reptile-like.
2. Of or referring to reptiles.
3. Treacherous.

Noun

reptilian (plural reptilians)

1. A reptile.
2. (ufology) One of a race of extraterrestrial shape-shifters purported to secretly control the world.
   • 2001, Caroline Tiger, The UFO Hunter’s Handbook: A Field Guide to the Paranormal, →ISBN, page 62-63:

     More evolved than the Grays or Reptilians, the Humanoids seem to feel some sort of kinship with humans and are likely to be kind.[…] Some researchers believe the Grays are merely preparing the way for a full-scale invasion of Reptilian aliens.

   • 2010, Chico Penteado, Talking to the Reptilians-A Report from Brazil, →ISBN, page 11:

     Such powerful human families would descend upon the reptilians themselves and they would be willing to do just anything to retain their power.

   • 2011, Collin Robert Bowling, A New Order of the Ages, →ISBN:

     The reptilians are the creation of the Carians.

   • 2015, Marty Crump, Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog, Adder's Fork and Lizard's Leg, →ISBN:

     Reptilians generally are envisioned as half snake, half human, and they are thought to have come from the Alpha Draconian star system.

3. A derogatory metaphor for Jews.

Anagrams

• Tiplerian, patriline