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apocalypse

 

[ əˈpɑːkəlɪps ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

end of the world

An apocalypse is a very serious event resulting in great destruction and change. It is often associated with the end of the world or a catastrophic event that brings about widespread devastation.

Synonyms

Armageddon, catastrophe, doomsday

Examples of usage

  • The apocalypse in the movie depicted the complete destruction of civilization.
  • After the nuclear war, many feared that it was the beginning of the apocalypse.
  • The prophet predicted an apocalypse that would cleanse the world of sin.
  • The natural disasters seemed like a prelude to the apocalypse.
  • Survivors of the apocalypse struggled to rebuild society.

Translations

Translations of the word "apocalypse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apocalipse

🇮🇳 महाप्रलय

🇩🇪 Apokalypse

🇮🇩 kiamat

🇺🇦 апокаліпсис

🇵🇱 apokalipsa

🇯🇵 黙示録

🇫🇷 apocalypse

🇪🇸 apocalipsis

🇹🇷 kıyamet

🇰🇷 종말

🇸🇦 نهاية العالم

🇨🇿 apokalypsa

🇸🇰 apokalypsa

🇨🇳 启示录

🇸🇮 apokalipsa

🇮🇸 apokalypse

🇰🇿 апокалипсис

🇬🇪 აპოკალიფსისი

🇦🇿 apokalips

🇲🇽 apocalipsis

Etymology

The word 'apocalypse' originated from the Greek word 'apokalypsis', meaning 'uncovering' or 'revelation'. In religious contexts, it often refers to the final destruction of the world, as described in the Book of Revelation in the Bible. Over time, the term has come to be used more broadly to describe any catastrophic event or complete devastation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,763, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.