native soil

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === native soil (plural native soils) (idiomatic, as pertaining to persons) The country or geographical region where one was born or which one considers to be one's true homeland. (idiomatic, as pertaining to animals, plants, things, ideas, etc.) Source, place of origin, principal location, or natural habitat. ==== Synonyms ==== (country or geographical region): birthplace, homeland, native ground, native land (source, place of origin, natural habitat): native ground ==== Translations ====