son of the soil
The phrase "son of the soil" is often used to describe someone with deep ties to their native land, particularly in a rural or agricultural context.
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Definition
B2General
(idiom)A person native to a particular place.
Example
- He is a true son of the soil, proud of his heritage and homeland.
C1Agricultural
(poetic)A man raised in an environment of farming or agricultural labor.
Example
- As a son of the soil, he spent his childhood working in the fields.
Similar
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