natural order

American  

[nach-er-uhl awr-der, nach-ruhl] / ˈnætʃ ər əl ˈɔr dər, ˈnætʃ rəl /

noun

plural

natural orders

1. Philosophy. the hierarchy seen to govern the universe, as derived from laws and principles seen as universal.

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Example Sentences

Reason granted each individual the potential to understand the natural order and discern good from evil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

This is taught as the natural order of the world, and is then often applied more broadly to society.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2025

While research is still being done into their broader ecological impacts, Shin, the biologist, says that like many invasive species, lovebugs may find their own benign place in the natural order.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025

"It's not respecting the natural order, and not respecting the tourists," a Weibo user wrote.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2024

“Perhaps the natural order of things upset me first.”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles