Definition of Earth

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Definition of Earth

Earth

The globe or planet which we inhabit; the world, in distinction from the sun, moon, or stars. Also, this world as the dwelling place of mortals, in distinction from the dwelling place of spirits.

The solid materials which make up the globe, in distinction from the air or water; the dry land.

The softer inorganic matter composing part of the surface of the globe, in distinction from the firm rock; soil of all kinds, including gravel, clay, loam, and the like; sometimes, soil favorable to the growth of plants; the visible surface of the globe; the ground; as, loose earth; rich earth.

A part of this globe; a region; a country; land.

Worldly things, as opposed to spiritual things; the pursuits, interests, and allurements of this life.

The people on the globe.

Any earthy-looking metallic oxide, as alumina, glucina, zirconia, yttria, and thoria.

A similar oxide, having a slight alkaline reaction, as lime, magnesia, strontia, baryta.

A hole in the ground, where an animal hides himself; as, the earth of a fox.

To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.

To cover with earth or mold; to inter; to bury; -- sometimes with up.

To burrow.

A plowing.

The connection of any part an electric conductor with the ground; specif., the connection of a telegraph line with the ground through a fault or otherwise.

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Earth Quotations

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
Buddha

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
Thomas Jefferson

The earth belongs to the living, not to the dead.
Thomas Jefferson

No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden.
Thomas Jefferson

I do not believe that civilization will be wiped out in a war fought with the atomic bomb. Perhaps two-thirds of the people of the earth will be killed.
Albert Einstein

No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth!
Ronald Reagan

What, sir, would the people of the earth be without woman? They would be scarce, sir, almighty scarce.
Mark Twain

I am quite serious when I say that I do not believe there are, on the whole earth besides, so many intensified bores as in these United States. No man can form an adequate idea of the real meaning of the word, without coming here.
Warren Buffett

Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.
Abraham Lincoln

My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth.
Abraham Lincoln

Earth Translations

earth in Afrikaans is aarde
earth in Danish is jord
earth in Dutch is aanaarden
earth in Finnish is maa
earth in French is mondiale
earth in German is Erde
earth in Italian is mondo, terra
earth in Latin is humus, terra
earth in Norwegian is verden, jord
earth in Portuguese is terra
earth in Spanish is tierra
earth in Swedish is mull, jorden

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