Mother Nature

noun

: nature personified as a woman considered as the source and guiding force of creation

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These stalwart specimens have been thriving with no help from us for thousands of years, so whatever Mother Nature throws their way is less likely to faze them. Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025 On Mothering Sunday in March, which is the British equivalent of Mother's Day in the U.S., Kate sent a message celebrating Mother Nature. Janine Henni, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025 These sustainable luxury hotels are doing everything from rethinking room designs to rehabilitating ecosystems, all in the name of Mother Nature. Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Goldman has history with Curtis, as the pair previously teamed to pen the graphic novel Mother Nature for Titan Comics. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Mother Nature

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Mother Nature was in 1551

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“Mother Nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Nature. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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Mother Nature

noun
: nature represented as a woman thought of as the source and guiding force of creation
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