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STATE OF NATURE

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase State Of Nature.

State Of Nature - as a noun

A wild primitive state untouched by civilization

Example: "He lived in the wild"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
natural statewild8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
state5
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Example Sentences

"According to John Locke, the state of nature is a condition of perfect freedom and equality."
"The concept of the state of nature is often used in political philosophy to explore the origins of social and political institutions."
"Hobbes argued that the state of nature is a state of war and chaos."
"In the state of nature, individuals have unlimited liberty but also face constant insecurity."
"Rousseau believed that the state of nature was a peaceful and harmonious state of human existence."
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