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Definition of postapocalyptic

postapocalyptic

/ˌpoʊst.əˌpɑː.kəˈlɪp.tɪk/
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postapocalyptic Lexical Profile

postapocalyptic Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Existing or occurring after a catastrophic global event that has destroyed civilization, or relating to fiction set in such a world.

Example

"The novel is set in a postapocalyptic wasteland where small communities work together to rebuild society."

2

Resembling a ruined, desolate, or abandoned environment, as if devastated by a major disaster.

Example

"After the severe winter storm, the deserted city streets had an eerie, postapocalyptic atmosphere."

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• Rhymes for postapocalyptic

• Nearby Words

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postal
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postbag
postbox
postcard

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Postapocalyptic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/postapocalyptic
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