Gaia
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Noun — A way of describing the whole Earth as a single living, self-regulating system.
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Etymology
From the Ancient Greek Gaia, the personified Earth. Scientist James Lovelock borrowed the name in 1979 for his theory that the planet behaves like a single self-regulating organism.
Full origin of Gaia →Frequently asked questions
What does “Gaia” mean?
The word “Gaia” means a way of describing the whole Earth as a single living, self-regulating system. In plain terms, either the Earth-goddess of Greek myth, or the scientific idea of Earth as one big interconnected living system.
How do you pronounce “Gaia”?
“Gaia” is pronounced GEYE-uh (/ˈɡaɪə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gaia” in a sentence?
Here is “Gaia” used in a sentence: “Some environmental scientists talk about Gaia as though the planet were one giant organism.”
What part of speech is “Gaia”?
Depending on how it is used, “Gaia” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Gaia” come from?
The word “Gaia” dates back to around 1979 and comes from Ancient Greek. From the Ancient Greek Gaia, the personified Earth. Scientist James Lovelock borrowed the name in 1979 for his theory that the planet behaves like a single self-regulating organism.
How many meanings does “Gaia” have?
“Gaia” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a way of describing the whole Earth as a single living, self-regulating system.
