Meaning of Gaia in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡaɪə/

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  1. Noun

    Gaia

    Etymology

    Greek, ‘Earth’. Gaia (sense 2) was coined by James Lovelock, at the suggestion of the writer William Golding

    Definitions

    1. (Greek mythology) goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology

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  • « I'm a scientist, not a theologian. I don't know if there is a God or not. Religion requires certainty. Revere and respect Gaia. Have trust in Gaia. But not faith. »
    James Lovelock
  • « If you start any large theory, such as quantum mechanics, plate tectonics, evolution, it takes about 40 years for mainstream science to come around. Gaia has been going for only 30 years or so. »
    James Lovelock

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