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1. www.britannica.com › dictionary › terra-firmaTerra firma Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   [noncount] : dry and solid ground as compared to air or water. We were glad to be back on terra firma [=back on the ground] after our bumpy flight. TERRA FIRMA meaning: dry and solid ground as compared to air or water.

2. www.oed.com › dictionary › terra-firma_nterra firma, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun terra firma mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun terra firma , four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'terra firma' - Collins Online ...

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   Definitions of 'terra firma' If you describe the ground as terra firma, you mean that it feels safe in contrast to being in the air or at sea. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'terra firma' American English: tɛrə fɜrmə British English: terə fɜːʳmə. More. Examples of 'terra firma' in a sentence.