Mother Earth
noun
—used to refer to the planet Earth as a woman or a goddess
protecting the resources of Mother Earth
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In the first national declaration of its kind, articles 71 to 74 of the document granted rights to nature, recognizing Pacha Mama, or Mother Earth, as a living entity with the rights to exist, persist and be restored when damaged.
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Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 5 Dec. 2025
This eco pup patrols streets and seas hunting for trash — and Mother Earth may just crown him Employee of the Month!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
There’s Sky Father’s consort, Mother Earth; his daughter, Dawn; and his sons, the Divine Twins.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Sacred places: Indigenous people find legal, cultural barriers to protect sacred spaces off tribal lands
In a statement released by the Rambler family, Rambler was remembered for her heart of gold, deep connection to Mother Earth and dedication to the San Carlos Apache Tribe.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 5 Dec. 2025
This eco pup patrols streets and seas hunting for trash — and Mother Earth may just crown him Employee of the Month!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
There’s Sky Father’s consort, Mother Earth; his daughter, Dawn; and his sons, the Divine Twins.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Sacred places: Indigenous people find legal, cultural barriers to protect sacred spaces off tribal lands
In a statement released by the Rambler family, Rambler was remembered for her heart of gold, deep connection to Mother Earth and dedication to the San Carlos Apache Tribe.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Mother Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Earth. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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