extramundane

adjective

ex·​tra·​mun·​dane ˌek-strə-ˌmən-ˈdān How to pronounce extramundane (audio)
-ˈmən-ˌdān
: situated in or relating to a region beyond the material world

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin extramundanus, from Latin extra + mundus the world

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of extramundane was in 1665

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Cite this Entry

“Extramundane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extramundane. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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