Adam (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- According to the biblical account, Adam was created by God from the dust of the earth and given the task of naming all the animals in the Garden of Eden.
- In the biblical story, Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden after they disobeyed God's command not to eat from the tree of knowledge.
- The story of Adam and Eve has been interpreted in many ways throughout history, but its core message about the nature of humanity and the relationship between humans and God remains a central theme in Judeo-Christian theology.
- Adam is often seen as a symbol of humanity's fallen nature, and his disobedience is seen as the reason for the introduction of sin and suffering into the world.
- In some interpretations of the biblical account, Adam is not just an individual but also a representative of all humanity, and his actions are seen as having consequences for the entire human race.
Meaning 2
Street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
Scottish architect who designed many public buildings in England and Scotland (1728-1792).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.