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Definition of earth mother noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

earth mother

noun

/ˈɜːθ mʌðə(r)/

/ˈɜːrθ mʌðər/

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(also Earth Mother)
a goddess who represents the earth as the source of life; a goddess of fertility

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(informal) a woman who seems to be very loving and understanding, and good at taking care of people

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