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# earth
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## Definition
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The term "earth" has several different meanings.
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* It can refer to the world that human beings live on, along with all other forms of life.
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* "Earth" can also refer to the ground or dirt that covers the land.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* Consider what word or words the local language and nearby national languages use to describe the planet and world on which we live.
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* Depending on the context, "earth" could be translated as "world" or "land" or "dirt."
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* Sometimes "earth" can be translated as "people on the earth."
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