Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pre-adamite
noun
/priːˈæd.ə.maɪt/
Definition
A term referring to beings or things that existed before Adam, the first human according to Judeo-Christian tradition.
Examples
- Some scholars have debated the existence of pre-adamite cultures in their interpretations of ancient texts.
- The notion of pre-adamites raises questions about the timeline of human history.
- Theories about pre-adamites often explore the intersection of mythology and early human civilization.
Meaning
The concept of pre-adamite relates to the idea that there were humans or human-like beings before the biblical figure Adam.
Synonyms
- Ancient beings
- Prehistoric humans
- Primeval entities
