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词汇 post-diluvian
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Definition of post-diluvian in English:

post-diluvian

adjective ˌpəʊs(t)dɪˈl(j)uːvɪənˌpəʊs(t)dʌɪˈl(j)uːvɪən
  • 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 ˌpəʊs(t)dɪˈl(j)uːvɪənˌpəʊs(t)dʌɪˈl(j)uːvɪən
  • A person living in the biblical period after the time of the Flood; anyone living at any period after the Flood.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Lawson (bap. 1630, d. 1691), Quaker minister and botanist. From post- + classical Latin dīluvium flood, deluge + -an.

Definition of post-diluvian in US English:

post-diluvian

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.

Origin

Late 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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