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apocalypticism

/ˌæpəˈkælɪptɪkəlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does apocalypticism mean?

noun

A belief in the end of the world or a catastrophic event, often associated with religious or prophetic ideas. A catastrophic or disastrous event, especially one that is seen as a sign of the end of the world.

Example

"The apocalypticism of the film's depiction of a post-apocalyptic world was unsettling."

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