ALL meanings of anti-nature
an·ti-na·ture
A a - noun anti-nature the material world, especially as surrounding humankind and existing independently of human activities. 1
- noun anti-nature the natural world as it exists without human beings or civilization: In nature, wild dogs hunt in packs. 1
- noun anti-nature the elements of the natural world, as mountains, trees, animals, or rivers: The abandoned power plant was reclaimed by nature, covered in overgrowth and home to feral animals. 1
- noun anti-nature natural scenery: Tourists at the resort are surrounded by nature. 1
- noun anti-nature the universe, with all its phenomena: Conservation of energy is a universal law of nature. 1
- noun anti-nature the sum total of the forces at work throughout the universe. 1
- noun anti-nature reality, as distinguished from any effect of art: a portrait true to nature. 1
- noun anti-nature the particular combination of qualities belonging to a person, animal, thing, or class by birth, origin, or constitution; native or inherent character: human nature. 1
- noun anti-nature the instincts or inherent tendencies directing conduct: a man of good nature. 1
- noun anti-nature character, kind, or sort: two books of the same nature. 1
- noun anti-nature characteristic disposition; temperament: a self-willed nature; an evil nature. 1
- noun anti-nature the original, natural, uncivilized condition of humankind. 1
- noun anti-nature the biological functions or the urges to satisfy their requirements. 1
- noun anti-nature a primitive, wild condition; an uncultivated state. 1
- noun anti-nature a simple, uncluttered mode of life without the conveniences or distractions of civilization: a return to nature. 1
- noun anti-nature (initial capital letter, italics) a prose work (1836), by Ralph Waldo Emerson, expounding transcendentalism. 1
- noun anti-nature Theology. the moral state as unaffected by grace. 1
- idioms anti-nature by nature, as a result of inborn or inherent qualities; innately: She is by nature a kindhearted person. 1
- idioms anti-nature in a state of nature, in an uncivilized or uncultured condition. without clothes; nude; naked. 1
- idioms anti-nature of / in the nature of, having the character or qualities of: in the nature of an apology. 1