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Eschatology: meaning, definitions and examples

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eschatology

 

[ ˌɛskəˈtɒlədʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of

Eschatology is the study of the end times or the final destiny of humanity according to various religious beliefs. It explores concepts such as heaven, hell, judgment day, and the afterlife.

Synonyms

end times study, final destiny analysis

Examples of usage

  • The professor specializes in eschatology and teaches a course on the topic.
  • Many religions have their own eschatological beliefs about the end of the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "eschatology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escatologia

🇮🇳 अंतकालिकी

🇩🇪 Eschatologie

🇮🇩 eskhatologi

🇺🇦 есхатологія

🇵🇱 eschatologia

🇯🇵 エスカトロジー

🇫🇷 eschatologie

🇪🇸 escatología

🇹🇷 eschatoloji

🇰🇷 종말론

🇸🇦 علم الإخراج

🇨🇿 eschatologie

🇸🇰 eschatológia

🇨🇳 末世论

🇸🇮 eshatologija

🇮🇸 eskatólogía

🇰🇿 есхатология

🇬🇪 ესხატოლოგია

🇦🇿 eşxatologiya

🇲🇽 escatología

Etymology

The term 'eschatology' originates from the Greek words 'eschatos' meaning 'last' and 'logos' meaning 'study'. It has been a fundamental aspect of religious and philosophical thought throughout history, with different cultures and belief systems offering diverse interpretations of the end times.

See also: eschatological.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,955, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.