Meaning of original sin in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    original sin

    Definitions

    1. a sin inherited by all descendants of Adam

    Examples

    • « Adam and Even committed the original sin when they ate the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden »

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  • « Every human being on this earth is born with a tragedy, and it isn't original sin. He's born with the tragedy that he has to grow up... a lot of people don't have the courage to do it. »
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