What does terra firma mean?

Definitions for terra firma
ˈfɜr məter·ra fir·ma

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. land, dry land, earth, ground, solid ground, terra firmanoun

    the solid part of the earth's surface

    "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he dropped the logs on the ground"

Wiktionary

  1. terra firmanoun

    land, as opposed to water or air.

  2. Etymology: terra, land + firma, solid

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  1. terra firma

    Terra firma is a Latin phrase that translates to "solid earth." It is typically used to describe dry land or ground, especially when compared to the sea or air. It often carries the connotation of a firm or secure position or situation.

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  1. Terra Firma

    Moya arrives at Earth in present day, Christmas. The crew show their ships and technology to Earth's scientists. Crichton starts writing a journal. The creature left on board Moya by Grayza manages to get to Earth where it starts killing and hunting down Crichton.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of terra firma in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of terra firma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of terra firma in a Sentence

  1. Doug Heye:

    Talking and acting tough on Russia and foreign policy crises have been terra firma for Republicans for generations.


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