Mother Nature

noun

: nature personified as a woman considered as the source and guiding force of creation

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Viewing from Earth is simple if the Kp index is strong and the weather conditions align, taking into consideration Mother Nature's natural obstacles like fog and the brightness of the moon, for example. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 Say goodbye to disposable plastic utensils and picnic while also respecting Mother Nature. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 In 2008, lobbying by Indigenous groups led Ecuador to adopt a new constitution, which enshrined the rights of Pacha Mama (Mother Nature). Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 3 Nov. 2024 In the Northern Hemisphere, Taurus season occurs in the peak of spring (from mid to late April and mid to late May), when Mother Nature is in full bloom, offering steady growth and warmth before summertime begins. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Mother Nature 

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Mother Nature was in 1551

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“Mother Nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Nature. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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Mother Nature

noun
: nature represented as a woman thought of as the source and guiding force of creation
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