Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-course-of-nature

phrase
/ðə kɔːrs əv ˈneɪtʃər/
Definition
The natural, inevitable progression of life and events as dictated by the laws of nature.
Examples
  • Even after the disaster, the community learned to accept the course of nature and rebuild their lives.
  • Sometimes, we must let things take their course of nature, allowing events to unfold as they will.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the way things naturally develop and unfold over time, without human intervention or influence.
Synonyms
  • natural order
  • inevitable progression
  • natural course