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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIMBO | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Limbo is a word with different meanings in religion, uncertainty and dance. Learn how to use it in sentences and see translations in Chinese and other languages.

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      an uncertain situation that you cannot control and in which...

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › limboLimbo Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, usage and examples of the word limbo, which can refer to a place for unbaptized souls, a state of uncertainty or a dance with a pole. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations and related words for limbo.

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    Limbo definition: a region on the border of hell or heaven, serving as the abode after death of unbaptized infants (limbo of infants ) and of the righteous who died before the coming of Christ (limbo of the fathers, or limbo of the patriarchs )..

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIMBO definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Limbo can refer to a theological concept, a state of uncertainty, a dance, or a prison. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage examples of limbo from various sources.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLIMBO | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Limbo is a word with different meanings in religion, uncertainty and dance. Learn how to use it in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms and related words.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › limboLimbo - definition of limbo by The Free Dictionary

    Limbo can refer to a theological concept, a state of uncertainty, or a West Indian dance. Learn the meanings, origins, and usage of limbo from various dictionaries and sources.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › limboLimbo - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Limbo is originally a Roman Catholic term used to describe a place for infants who die before baptism. In common speech limbo can be used in much the same way as “gray area.” It’s a place where nothing is clear or certain.