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Definition of: heaven
(hev′ən) noun
1. Theol. The abode of God and of blest spirits; the dwelling place or state of existence of righteous souls after their life on earth.
2. Usually plural The region or regions surrounding the earth; especially, the domelike expanse over the earth; the sky; firmament.
3. Any place or condition of supreme happiness; a state of bliss.
4. In Christian Science, harmony; the atmosphere of Soul.
5. Climate, especially as regards the sky of a particular place. [OE heofon]
—heav′en·li·ness noun
—heav′en·ward adjective & adverb
—heav′en·wards adverb
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