Meaning Of The Word Original sin

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original sin
the sin of disobedience committed by Adam and Eve, traditionally viewed as transmitted in its essential guilt and consequent penalties from Adam as head of the human race to all unredeemed humanity
noun: a depravity, or tendency to evil, held to be innate in humankind and transmitted from Adam to the race in consequence of his sin
noun: a state of sin held to be innate in humankind as the descendants of Adam
uncountable noun: According to some Christians, original sin is the wickedness that all human beings are born with, because the first human beings, Adam and Eve, disobeyed God.

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