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noun
A hierarchical structure of all matter and life, descending from God through angels, humans, animals and plants to minerals, and thought in medieval times to have been decreed by God.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: Christianity
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Synonyms: Chain of Being
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Alternative letter-case form of great chain of being.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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History
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