"land of the living" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Calque of Biblical Hebrew בְּאֶרֶץ חַיִּים from Psalm 27:13. Similar phrases are also found in other religions and mythologies, such as the Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh. Etymology templates: {{calque|en|hbo|בְּאֶרֶץ חַיִּים}} Calque of Biblical Hebrew בְּאֶרֶץ חַיִּים Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} land of the living (uncountable)
  1. The mortal world, as opposed to the afterlife. Tags: uncountable
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  2. (humorous) Awakeness, especially after a long and deep sleep. Tags: humorous, uncountable
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