lapsarian

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin lapsus (fall) +‎ -arian (believer, advocate); compare English lapse.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /læpˈsɛəɹɪən/

Adjective

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lapsarian (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to the fall of man from innocence.

Noun

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lapsarian (plural lapsarians)

  1. One who believes that mankind has fallen from a better state.
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See also

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Anagrams

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