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limbo

Definition

  • noun: a place where the souls of people who have not been baptized go after death
  • noun: an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
  • synonyms: prison, forgetfulness, limbus

Examples

  • After graduating from college, he was 'in limbo' for a while, trying to decide what to do next.

  • orphaned children left 'in limbo' in foster homes and institutions

  • do/dance 'the limbo'

Movie quotes

  • (..) of Alessa's revenge. - Sinner. - Heresy. Burn her. Burn her! Your faith brings death! You are alone in this limbo... ...and God is not here. Mommy! She was a blasphemer. Blasphemer! Blasphemer! (..)
    2006 Silent Hill