Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apocalypse

noun

/əˈpɒkəˌlɪps/

Definition

A total and final destruction of the world, often associated with the end times in religious contexts.

Examples

The apocalypse is often depicted in various religious texts as a time of judgment.
Many movies and books explore themes of apocalypse and survival.
Some believe that we are living in apocalyptic times due to climate change.

Meaning

The term often refers to a revelation or unveiling, particularly of the future, but in a broader sense, it denotes cataclysmic events leading to the end of the world.