单词 | post-diluvian |
释义 | post-diluvian/ˌpəʊs(t)dʌɪˈl(j)uːvɪən/ /ˌpəʊs(t)dɪˈl(j)uːvɪən/adjective Existing, happening, or living, after the Flood described in the book of Genesis, or (later) after a widespread flood as described in other mythological traditions. noun A person living in the biblical period after the time of the Flood; anyone living at any period after the Flood. OriginLate 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Lawson (bap. 1630, d. 1691), Quaker minister and botanist. From post- + classical Latin dīluvium flood, deluge + -an. |
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