back to the soil

A form of back-to-the-soil — Of a movement, lifestyle, or philosophy that advocates for leaving industrialized, urban environments to live a simpler, self-sufficient life in the country.

Meanings

adjectiveback to the soil (comparative more back to the soil, superlative most back to the soil)

comparative more back to the soil · superlative most back to the soil

  1. alternativeAlternative form of back-to-the-soil.
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