soil

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

“good agricultural soil”

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

make soiled, filthy, or dirty

“don't soil your clothes when you play outside!”

the state of being covered with unclean things

the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state

“American troops were stationed on Japanese soil”