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Definition of Antediluvian
1. Noun. Any of the early patriarchs who lived prior to the Noachian deluge.
2. Adjective. Of or relating to the period before the biblical flood. "Antediluvian man"
3. Noun. A very old person.
Exact synonyms: Ancient
Generic synonyms: Golden Ager, Old Person, Oldster, Senior Citizen
Derivative terms: Ancient
Generic synonyms: Golden Ager, Old Person, Oldster, Senior Citizen
Derivative terms: Ancient
4. Adjective. So extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period. "Archaic laws"
Definition of Antediluvian
1. a. Of or relating to the period before the Deluge in Noah's time; hence, antiquated; as, an antediluvian vehicle.
Definition of Antediluvian
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