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单词 peaceable kingdom
释义

peaceable kingdom

/ˌpiːsəbl ˈkɪŋdəm/
noun
1 Theology. A state of harmony among all creatures, originally and especially as prophesied in Isaiah 11:1–9; a realization of this, as posited in utopian theologies such as that of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Also (chiefly US ) in extended use.
2(A name for) Canada.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Bible (King James). From peaceable + kingdom.

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