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Definition of eden
eden
/ˈiːdən/
e · den
Plural:edens
•Adjective:edenic
eden Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• 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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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'.
Usage Trend
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 Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eden