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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who believes that mankind has fallen from a better state.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to the fall of man from innocence. not-comparable

Etymology

From Latin lapsus (“fall”) + -arian (“believer, advocate”); compare English lapse.

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