Noun
son of the soil (plural sons of the soil)
(poetic) A man raised in an environment of agricultural labour.
As a favoured African and proud Zimbabwean, I am greatly excited to have the historical opportunity to share my thoughts and cross-pollinate ideas on the legacy of an icon, a champion and indeed a luminary African son of the soil, Samora Machel. Source: Internet
It is very disheartening to hear in this day and age, when people talk of ‘tribal alliances’, when a son of the soil of Africa, Barrack Obama who had the “Audacity of Hope” is today a presidential candidate in the United States of America. Source: Internet
In her statement the women’s leader in the Lower Bamabara chiefdom madam Nancy Gando described the Hon. as true son of the soil who deeply loves his people. Source: Internet
From a real son of the soil comes the unvarnished truth about the meat and dairy industry in a pair. Source: Internet
Ogiamien, the son of the soil leased his own land to Oba, the stranger. Source: Internet
A son of the soil will be the next chief minister,” said Shah, without naming Abhishek. Source: Internet