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an·te·di·lu·vi·an I. \|antēdə̇|lüvēən |aan-, -tə̇d-, -ˌdī|-, -vyən\ adjective also an·te·di·lu·vi·al \-vēəl, -vyəl\ Etymology: antediluvian from ante- + Latin diluvium flood + English -an; antediluvial from ante- + diluvial — more at deluge 1. : of or relating to the period before the Flood described in the Bible < antediluvian man > 2. : antiquated : made, evolved, or developed a long time ago < an antediluvian automobile > Synonyms: see old II. noun (-s) 1. : one that lived before the Flood described in the Bible 2. : one that is very old or behind the times |