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Definition of eden

eden

/ˈiːdən/
e · den
Plural:edens
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Adjective:edenic
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eden Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The beautiful garden where the first humans, Adam and Eve, lived according to the biblical Book of Genesis; Paradise.

Example

"The ancient story describes how humanity was expelled from Eden after eating the forbidden fruit."

2

A place or state of pristine or abundant natural beauty, unspoiled happiness, and ultimate peace.

Example

"The secluded tropical island felt like a true eden, far removed from the noise and stress of modern city life."

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• Rhymes for eden

• Nearby Words

eddoe
eddy
edelweiss
eden
eden falls
eden river
edge

Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Latin 'Eden', from Greek 'Edēm', derived from the Hebrew 'Ēden', traditionally associated with the root for 'pleasure' or 'delight', though likely originally from the Sumerian word 'edin' meaning 'plain' or 'steppe'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eden. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eden
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