doomsday
doomsday Lexical Profile
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• noun
A time or event of catastrophic destruction, terrible fate, or the end of the world.
"The novel depicts a bleak future where humanity struggles to survive after an environmental doomsday."
In religious eschatology, the last day of the world's existence, when God will render final judgment on all humanity.
"Medieval church frescoes frequently illustrated the dramatic events of doomsday to remind worshippers of mortality."
• adjective
Relating to, predicting, or bringing about catastrophic destruction or the end of the world.
"Scientists built a secure vault in the Arctic to protect global crop seeds against a potential doomsday scenario."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'domes dæg', literally meaning 'day of judgment,' combining 'dom' (statute, judgment, or decree) and 'dæg' (day).