Apocalypticism: meaning, definitions and examples
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apocalypticism
[ əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪsɪz(ə)m ]
belief in an impending catastrophe
Apocalypticism is the belief that the end of the world is imminent, often accompanied by visions of destruction and chaos. This worldview is often associated with religious or spiritual beliefs, with the idea that a final reckoning or judgment day is approaching.
Synonyms
end-time belief, eschatology, millenarianism
Examples of usage
- Many religions have apocalypticism as a central tenet, predicting a cataclysmic event that will signal the end of the world.
- The doomsday preppers' apocalypticism led them to stockpile food and supplies in preparation for a global disaster.
Translations
Translations of the word "apocalypticism" in other languages:
🇵🇹 apocalipsismo
🇮🇳 प्रलयवाद
🇩🇪 Apokalyptik
🇮🇩 apokalisme
🇺🇦 апокаліптизм
🇵🇱 apokaliptyzm
🇯🇵 黙示録主義 (もくしろくしゅぎ)
🇫🇷 apocalyptisme
🇪🇸 apocalipticismo
🇹🇷 kıyametçilik
🇰🇷 묵시록주의 (moksirok juui)
🇸🇦 نهاية العالم
🇨🇿 apokalypticismus
🇸🇰 apokalyptizmus
🇨🇳 末世论 (mò shì lùn)
🇸🇮 apokalipticizem
🇮🇸 apókalyptismi
🇰🇿 апокалипсизм
🇬🇪 აპოკალიფტიზმი
🇦🇿 apokaliptizm
🇲🇽 apocalipticismo
Etymology
The concept of apocalypticism dates back to ancient times, with various cultures and religions having their own version of an end-time prophecy. The term itself comes from the Greek word 'apokalypsis', meaning 'unveiling' or 'revelation'. Apocalypticism has been a recurring theme in literature, art, and religious teachings throughout history, reflecting humanity's fascination with the idea of a final, transformative event.
See also: apocalyptic.