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    limbo
    /ˈlɪmbəʊ/

    noun

    • 1. (in some Christian beliefs) the supposed abode of the souls of unbaptized infants, and of the just who died before Christ's coming.
    • 2. an uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition: "the legal battle could leave the club in limbo until next year"

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  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › in limboIn limbo Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jul 2, 2024 · In limbo is an idiom that means in a forgotten or ignored place, state, or situation, or in an uncertain or undecided state or condition. Learn how to use this phrase in a sentence with examples from recent sources.

  4. www.britannica.com › topic › limbo-Roman-Catholic-theologyLimbo | Definition & History | Britannica

    Jul 5, 2024 · limbo, in Roman Catholic theology, the border place between heaven and hell where dwell those souls who, though not condemned to punishment, are deprived of the joy of eternal existence with God in heaven. The word is of Teutonic origin, meaning “border” or “anything joined on.”

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  5. hinative.com › questions › 25969246What is the meaning of "limbo meaning "? - Question about English...

    Jun 19, 2024 · The phrase "limbo" in English (UK) refers to a state of uncertainty or being in a transitional period where one's fate or situation is unclear. It can also mean being in a state of neglect or being forgotten about. Example 1: "After submitting my job application, I was in limbo waiting to hear back from the company."

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  6. hinative.com › questions › 25969253What is the meaning of "LIMBO"? - Question about English (UK)

    Jun 20, 2024 · a situation in which you are not certain what to do next, cannot take action, etc. especially because you are waiting for somebody to make a decisions . example : I will be in a state of limbo till I hear from him.🙃

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AfterlifeAfterlife - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · Limbo is a theory that unbaptized but innocent souls, such as those of infants, virtuous individuals who lived before Jesus Christ was born on earth, or those that die before baptism exist in neither Heaven nor Hell proper.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Inferno_(Dante)Inferno (Dante) - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · As a Christian, Dante adds Circle 1 (Limbo) to Upper Hell and Circle 6 (Heresy) to Lower Hell, making 9 Circles in total; incorporating the Vestibule of the Futile, this leads to Hell containing 10 main divisions.

  9. www.britannica.com › topic › purgatory-Roman-CatholicismPurgatory - Catholic Beliefs, Limbo, Atonement | Britannica

    Jun 21, 2024 · Purgatory - Catholic Beliefs, Limbo, Atonement: Visionary literature, such as the 3rd-century Passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity (the account of the martyrdom of St. Perpetua), and return-from-the-dead stories recounted by Gregory I, Bede (672/673–735), and subsequent Christian authors, reinforced the idea that the dead can ...