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limbo

Posted on May 24, 2023May 19, 2023 by Wordsmyth

noun

1. (often cap.) in theology, a place neither in heaven nor hell for souls neither saved nor condemned, such as those of unbaptized infants.
The mother wept at the thought that her child’s soul would remain in limbo and never enter into heaven.

2. a condition or position of neglect, oblivion, or uncertainty.
These beautiful works of art had been missing and in limbo since the war.
His relationship with her has been in limbo for some time.

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