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earth hunger

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Definition of earth hunger

: a desire or craving to possess or control land

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First Known Use of earth hunger

1822, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of earth hunger was in 1822

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“Earth hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth%20hunger. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.

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