OBLIVION


Meaning of OBLIVION in English

■ noun

1》 the state of being unaware of what is happening around one.

2》 the state of being forgotten.

3》 destruction or extinction.

4》 Law, historical amnesty or pardon.

Origin

ME: via OFr. from L. oblivio(n-) , from oblivisci 'forget'.

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