Apocalypse: meaning, definitions and examples
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apocalypse
[ əˈpɑːkəlɪps ]
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
Word origin
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.