Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
armageddon
noun
/ˌɑːrməˈɡɛd.ən/
Definition
A term often used to describe a final battle or event that leads to significant destruction or the end of the world.
Examples
- The idea of armageddon has been depicted in various movies and books.
- Many believe that environmental disasters could lead to an armageddon scenario.
- Religious texts often mention armageddon as a time of reckoning.
Meaning
Armageddon refers to a cataclysmic confrontation or event often seen in religious contexts as a decisive moment of judgment or calamity.
Synonyms
- final battle
- cataclysm
- apocalypse
- doomsday