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Definition of postapocalypse
postapocalypse
/ˌpoʊst.əˈpɑː.kə.lɪps/
post · a · poc · a · lypse
Adverb:postapocalyptically
•Plural:postapocalypses
•Adjective:postapocalyptic
postapocalypse Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• noun
1
The time period, setting, or state of existence following a catastrophic event that has destroyed human civilization or the world as we know it.
Example
"Many modern science fiction novels explore how small communities attempt to rebuild society during the postapocalypse."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Postapocalypse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/postapocalypse