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limbos

/ˈlɪmboʊz/

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noun

Лимб

(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. "

Некоторые богословы полагают, что до жертвоприношения Иисуса души праведников пребывали в Лимбе, ожидая входа в рай.

theology religion soul philosophy doctrine being

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noun

Неопределённость, подвешенное состояние, забвение

(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."

Моё заявление уже две недели находится в бюрократической неопределённости.

condition state situation place