a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) | agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life |
the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife | a politically organized body of people under a single government |
the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell) | the people who live in a nation or country |
the solid part of the earth's surface | territory over which rule or control is exercised |
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on | the territory occupied by a nation |
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface | the solid part of the earth's surface |
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour black bile | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) |
| extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use |
| the land on which real estate is located |
| a domain in which something is dominant |