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Eden

/ˈiːdən/

NOUN

1. A place of perfect happiness and beauty

A beautiful, peaceful, and ideal place associated with perfect happiness, harmony, innocence, and freedom from suffering.

1.1. Paradise or an idyllic place

A place of exceptional beauty, peace, and happiness, often imagined as an earthly paradise where life is harmonious and free from trouble.

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Antonyms

  • hell
  • dystopia
  • anti-utopia

Examples

  • The tropical island seemed like an Eden, with pristine beaches and lush green forests.
  • She dreamed of finding an Eden where people lived peacefully in harmony with nature.
  • The secluded garden was an Eden of tranquility and natural beauty.

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1.2. A place of abundance and prosperity

A fertile and flourishing place where natural resources, food, and other necessities are plentiful, creating an impression of extraordinary comfort and abundance.

Synonyms

  • Cockaigne
  • Promised Land
  • land of milk and honey
  • paradise
  • Arcadia

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Examples

  • The fertile valley was an Eden of abundant crops and flourishing wildlife.
  • For the settlers, the newly discovered land appeared to be an Eden of opportunity and plenty.

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NOUN

2. The biblical Garden of Eden

The garden described in the Bible as the original home of Adam and Eve, representing innocence, divine creation, and humanity's original state of harmony with God and nature.

2.1. Biblical paradise and the original garden

The sacred garden in the biblical creation story where Adam and Eve lived before their expulsion, often regarded as the original earthly paradise.

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Examples

  • According to the biblical account, Adam and Eve lived in Eden before being expelled from the garden.
  • The story of Eden symbolizes humanity's original innocence and relationship with creation.

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