terra

[ter-uh]

noun

1. earth; land.

terra

/ ˈtɛrə /

noun

1. (in legal contexts) earth or land

terra

1. A rough highland or mountainous region of the moon with a relatively high albedo.

2. Compare mare

3. A vast highland region on a planet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of terra¹

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1605–15

Word History and Origins

Origin of terra¹

from Latin

Example Sentences

This weekend, Sacramento will host a major international gathering affiliated with the “slow food” movement, and to the surprise of some, the Wilton Rancheria is the top sponsor of the three-day Terra Madre Americas.

From Los Angeles Times

The $500,000 the tribe is contributing to Terra Madre, they say, is aimed more toward the latter — including demonstrating the health and environmental benefits of traditional food practices.

From Los Angeles Times

“My people have tried to live in balance and with a constant relationship with the land. ...Terra Madre, to me, speaks to my people.”

From Los Angeles Times

But leading the sponsorship of Terra Madre Americas is something new for this California tribe.

From Los Angeles Times

Every two years in Turin, Italy, Slow Food International holds Terra Madre Salon del Gusto — the largest food conference in the world and catalyst for a movement that advocates that food be “good, clean and fair.”

From Los Angeles Times

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