The phrase often suggests a deliberate, self-sufficient lifestyle, not just temporary survival. He turned down city life to live off the land and grow organic vegetables.
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Back to Nature
It implies a close connection with nature and often an eco-friendly approach. She dreamt of living off the land, surrounded by nature, not concrete.
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Not by Choice
Sometimes it describes necessity rather than choice, due to economic reasons. After losing his job, Mike began to live off the land at his family’s old farm.