# earth

## Definition

The term "earth" has several different meanings.

* It can refer to the world that human beings live on, along with all other forms of life.
* "Earth" can also refer to the ground or dirt that covers the land.


## Translation Suggestions



* Consider what word or words the local language and nearby national languages use to describe the planet and world on which we live.
* Depending on the context, "earth" could be translated as "world" or "land" or "dirt."
* Sometimes "earth" can be translated as "people on the earth."