Definitions

1. noun

A state or period of time when a person is sleeping or in a dream-like state, often associated with the aboriginal cultures of Australia.

“In the dreamtime, the ancestors created the animals and plants that inhabit the land.”

2. noun

A period of time in the past, especially in Australian Aboriginal mythology, when the world was created and the laws and customs of the tribe were established.

“The dreamtime is a central part of our cultural heritage and is still celebrated in traditional dances and songs.”