Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apocalypticism
noun
/əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪ.sɪm/
Definition
The belief or doctrine that a great and transformative event will lead to the end of the world as we know it.
Examples
- Many religious texts contain themes of apocalypticism, emphasizing a future reckoning.
- The film explores apocalypticism through a futuristic depiction of a world in chaos.
- Scholars debate the impact of apocalypticism on various cultures throughout history.
Meaning
Apocalypticism often entails the expectation of a final battle between good and evil, resulting in the ultimate salvation or destruction.
Synonyms
- Millenarianism
- Catastrophism
- Eschatology
