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Postdiluvian

Definition:

Postdiluvian is an adjective or noun that refers to the period or state after the biblical flood described in the story of Noah's Ark.

Sense 1:

Adjective

Relating to or occurring during the time after the flood.

Example sentence: The postdiluvian world was characterized by a renewed sense of hope and rebirth.

Sense 2:

Noun

A person who lived after the biblical flood.

Example sentence: The postdiluvians were tasked with rebuilding civilization after the cataclysmic event.

Sense 3:

Adjective

Modern and pertaining to the current era, contrasted with ancient times.

Example sentence: The postdiluvian society has advanced technologically beyond what was imaginable in the past.

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