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limbos

/ˈlɪmboʊz/

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noun

림보

(Roman Catholic theology, since circa 400 A.D.) The place where innocent souls exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, notably those of the saints who died before the advent of Christ (limbus patruum) and those of unbaptized but innocent children (limbus infantum).

Examples :

"Some theologians believe that before Jesus's sacrifice, the souls of righteous people existed in limbos, awaiting entry into heaven. "

일부 신학자들은 예수의 희생 전에 의로운 사람들의 영혼이 천국에 들어가기를 기다리며 림보에 존재했다고 믿습니다.

theology religion soul philosophy doctrine being

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noun

중간 지대, 미결 상태, 잊혀진 상태

(by extension, since the 16th century) Any in-between place, state or condition of neglect or oblivion which results in an unresolved status, delay or deadlock.

Examples :

"My application has been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for two weeks."

내 신청서는 2주 동안 관료적인 미결 상태에 갇혀 있습니다.

condition state situation place