lapsarian

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /læpˈsɛəɹɪən/

Adjective

lapsarian (not comparable)

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

Noun

lapsarian (plural lapsarians)

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

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