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prelapsarian - definition and meaning
Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
adjective Theology Of or relating to the period before the fall of Adam and Eve.
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adjective period of innocence before the Fall of man; innocent , unspoiled .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
adjective
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[pre– + Latin lāpsus , fall; see lapse + –arian.]
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From pre- + Latin lapsus ("fall") + -arian .
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Examples
If few would wish to return to the limitations of that era, it is our awareness of their subsequent fate that allows us to cherish the seaside resort of yesteryear as a kind of prelapsarian realm of carefree fun.
Britons renew their love of seaside resorts as cost of holidays abroad soars Travis Elborough 2010
For a generation raised on divorce, the Trillins — who married in 1965, just before the marriage-hopping baby boomers came of age — represent a kind of prelapsarian parental ideal.
Calvin Trillin Loves His Wife 2007
But if her details at times defy belief, Schneider captures extremely well the spirit of a certain kind of prelapsarian camp experience, a combination of agony and exuberance.
2007 July 17 « One-Minute Book Reviews 2007
And by all accounts, it's been restored to look just like its old, "prelapsarian " self.
the latest from teenvogue.com 2010
And by all accounts, it's been restored to look just like its old, "prelapsarian " self.
the latest from teenvogue.com 2010
And by all accounts, it's been restored to look just like its old, "prelapsarian " self.
the latest from teenvogue.com 2010
And by all accounts, it's been restored to look just like its old, "prelapsarian " self.
the latest from teenvogue.com 2010
And by all accounts, it's been restored to look just like its old, "prelapsarian " self.
the latest from teenvogue.com 2010
And by all accounts, it's been restored to look just like its old, "prelapsarian " self.
the latest from teenvogue.com 2010
If few would wish to return to the limitations of that era, it is our awareness of their subsequent fate that allows us to cherish the seaside resort of yesteryear as a kind of prelapsarian realm of carefree fun.
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adoarns commented on the word prelapsarian
This begs to be put in a list with antediluvian, edenic, arcadian, pre-nine-eleven, xanadu, shangri-la, and others.
December 19, 2007
reesetee commented on the word prelapsarian
Good idea, adoarns!
*waits*
December 19, 2007
aphaziak commented on the word prelapsarian
prelapsarian - characteristic of or belonging to the time or state before the fall of humankind
More accurate, for those of us who aren't firm believers in Adam and Eve. :)
December 16, 2008
Prolagus commented on the word prelapsarian
What if you don't believe in the fall of humankind, either?
December 16, 2008
bilby commented on the word prelapsarian
Have we hit the ground yet?
December 16, 2008