earth mother


earth mother

noun, often capitalized E&M

Definition of EARTH MOTHER

1
: the earth viewed (as in primitive theology) as the divine source of terrestrial life
2
: an embodiment of the female principle of fertility : a nurturing maternal woman

First Known Use of EARTH MOTHER

1902

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