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French
Etymology
From pré- + adamite.
Pronunciation
Noun
préadamite m (plural préadamites)
- pre-Adamite
Certains fondent l’idée qu’il y eut d’autres hommes créés avant Adam, les préadamites, dont on aurait la trace dans les peuples qui n’ont pas connu la révélation, comme les peuples d’Amérique.- (please add an English translation of this usage example)
- Christian sectarian who believes that mankind existed before Adam
La doctrine professée par les préadamites affirme qu’Adam ne serait pas le premier homme mais seulement le premier Juif.- (please add an English translation of this usage example)
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