A quick google top result check shows: "all natural phenomena and plant and animal life, as distinct from man and his creations" I dare say that's the way it wa

A quick google top result check shows: "all natural phenomena and plant and animal life, as distinct from man and his creations" I dare say that's the way it was used and intended so semantics doesn't really bring anyone forward here. I'm also not really sure what you're alluding to with the "us vs then" bit.