Crossword Dictionary

nature

noun 

The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.

synonyms

the natural world, Mother Nature, the environment, Mother Earth

examples:

‘Humans are encroaching on nature, but we can be more mindful of our impact when enjoying summer wilderness.’

‘Carson's hostility to increasing human control over nature is expressed in many different ways by her successors.’

‘The floods in Britain in autumn 2000 were blamed on man's arrogance and human interference in nature.’

‘They worked to transform part of the school grounds into a garden where children will be able to grow plants and study nature.’