in a state of nature
in a state of nature
1. In a primitive, uncivilized state, as one would find in nature; lacking political, legal, or moral order. Humans in a state of nature will choose self-preservation over any notion of altruism every time. The paleo diet, which focuses almost entirely on unrefined, unprocessed foods, argues that it most closely resembles the diet of humans in a state of nature.
2. Not wearing any clothes; naked. My roommate constantly walks around the house in a state of nature. I think I'm going to find a new place to live.
See also: nature, of, state
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in a state of nature
1 in an uncivilized or uncultivated state. 2 totally naked. 3 (in Christian theology) in a morally unregenerate condition, unredeemed by divine grace.See also: nature, of, state
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- transmute
- transmute (something) from (something)
- transmute (something) to (something)
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- transmute (something) into (something)
- nature
- a call of nature
- call of nature
- in the nature of things
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