Earth in Latin
Earth in Latin is orbis, terra, orbis terrarum — Earth means the planet we live on, third from the Sun.
Earth in Latin
orbis
The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.
terra
The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.
orbis terrarum
The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.
tellus
The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.
terra
(uncountable) Soil.
humus
(uncountable) Soil.
terra
terra
The ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea).
solum
The ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea).
mundus
The world of our current life (as opposed to heaven or an afterlife).
saeculum
The world of our current life (as opposed to heaven or an afterlife).
What does "Earth" mean?
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name The planet we live on, third from the Sun.
"Earth is the only known planet with life."
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noun Soil or ground; loose dirt.
"The gardener turned over the earth before planting seeds."
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noun The ground or land, as opposed to sky or sea.
"The plane finally touched down on solid earth."
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noun A connection to the ground in an electrical circuit (British English for "ground").
"Make sure the wire is properly connected to earth before switching it on."
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Earth in a sentence
- Earth is the only known planet with life.
- The satellite sends images of Earth back every hour.
- The gardener turned over the earth before planting seeds.
- A layer of dark earth covered the old ruins.
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What is "Earth" in Latin?
"Earth" in Latin is orbis, terra, orbis terrarum. Earth means: The planet we live on, third from the Sun.
How do you use "Earth" in a sentence?
Example: "Earth is the only known planet with life." In Latin, "Earth" is orbis, terra, orbis terrarum.
Are there other ways to say "Earth" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 8 translations listed for "Earth": orbis, terra, orbis terrarum, tellus, humus, solum.
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