back to nature


back to nature

Of or in a movement toward a lifestyle that values and attempts to increase time spent outdoors or in rural or wild places, and related activities, in contrast to modern urban life. My crunchy sister is really trying to get back to nature, but I like modern technology too much to do that.See also: back, nature

(get, go, etc.) back to ˈnature

return to a simple kind of life in the country, away from cities and technology: ‘Did you enjoy your camping trip?’ ‘Well, not really. Getting back to nature isn’t really my thing. I’d have preferred to stay in a luxury hotel!’See also: back, nature