Meaning of 'soil'

noun

the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state

Example: "American troops were stationed on Japanese soil"

Synonyms: territory

noun

material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)

Synonyms: land

noun

the state of being covered with unclean things

Synonyms: stain

noun

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

Synonyms: dirt

verb

make soiled, filthy, or dirty

Example: "don't soil your clothes when you play outside!"

Synonyms: dirty