Etymology

salt of the earth

Today it means: A person or group of people considered to represent the most decent and admirable parts of humanity. Full definition →

Ancient Greek τὸ ἅλας τῆς γῆς
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  1. Ancient Greek · calque ofτὸ ἅλας τῆς γῆς
  2. English todaysalt of the earth

Calque of Ancient Greek τὸ ἅλας τῆς γῆς (tò hálas tês gês) in the Book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 13.

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