Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
terra
noun
/ˈtɛrə/
Definition
The Latin term for ‘earth’ or ‘land.’
Examples
- The terra firma of the countryside was refreshing after the urban sprawl.
- Scientists study terra to understand geological formations better.
- In the context of planetary science, terra can refer to solid surfaces like those found on Mars.
Meaning
In English, ‘terra’ often refers to land or ground. It can also indicate a specific landmass or the earth as a whole.
Synonyms
- land
- earth
- ground
- soil
- terrain