adamic

/ædæmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Adam or the first human beings, or a hypothetical early language or state of human society.

“The linguist believed that the adamic language was the first language spoken by humans.”

2. noun

a hypothetical early language or state of human society.

“The adamic stage of human development is often seen as a golden age in human history.”

3. noun

the first human beings, especially in the biblical account.

“The adamic couple lived in the Garden of Eden according to the biblical account.”

Synonyms

  • primeval
  • primitive

Antonyms

  • civilized
  • sophisticated