Armageddon
noun
A catastrophic and extremely destructive event, often relating to the final world-ending event as set in religious contexts.
Many people believe that nuclear war would be Armageddon.
Often appears as...
- nuclear armageddon
- financial armageddon
noun
In the Christian Bible, the last battle between good and evil before the Day of Judgement.
Armageddon is described in the Book of Revelation in the Bible.
Often appears as...
- battle of armageddon
- spiritual armageddon
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Religious
noun
A catastrophic and extremely destructive event, often relating to the final world-ending event as set in religious contexts.
Many people believe that nuclear war would be Armageddon.
Often appears as...
- nuclear armageddon
- financial armageddon
noun
In the Christian Bible, the last battle between good and evil before the Day of Judgement.
Armageddon is described in the Book of Revelation in the Bible.
Often appears as...
- battle of armageddon
- spiritual armageddon
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Religious
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Usage
Used to describe events with huge, often global consequences; mainly hyperbolic.
The meteor strike was likened to armageddon.
Pro Tip 2/3Catastrophic Context
Emphasizes the extreme severity of a situation, beyond a typical disaster.
After the earthquake, the city was in a state of armageddon.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Often used metaphorically, not always indicating a literal end of the world.
The financial crisis felt like armageddon for our company.
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Usage
Used to describe events with huge, often global consequences; mainly hyperbolic.
The meteor strike was likened to armageddon.
Pro Tip 2/3Catastrophic Context
Emphasizes the extreme severity of a situation, beyond a typical disaster.
After the earthquake, the city was in a state of armageddon.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Often used metaphorically, not always indicating a literal end of the world.
The financial crisis felt like armageddon for our company.
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Usage
Used to describe events with huge, often global consequences; mainly hyperbolic.
The meteor strike was likened to armageddon.
Pro Tip 2/3Catastrophic Context
Emphasizes the extreme severity of a situation, beyond a typical disaster.
After the earthquake, the city was in a state of armageddon.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Often used metaphorically, not always indicating a literal end of the world.
The financial crisis felt like armageddon for our company.
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Video examples
Lucy in the Sky with...
two major movies hit theaters both featuring killer impacts from outer space in armageddon bruce willis leads a ragtag crew to nuke an oncoming asteroid which by the way is something that only works in the movies and in deep impact president morgan freeman gives a rousing speech after
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How interpreters juggle...
the initial impact of Khrushchev's apparent words put the world on a path that could have led to nuclear armageddon. So now, given the complexities of language and cultural exchange, how does this sort of thing not happen all the time?
Video examples
Lucy in the Sky with...
two major movies hit theaters both featuring killer impacts from outer space in armageddon bruce willis leads a ragtag crew to nuke an oncoming asteroid which by the way is something that only works in the movies and in deep impact president morgan freeman gives a rousing speech after
Video examples
How interpreters juggle...
the initial impact of Khrushchev's apparent words put the world on a path that could have led to nuclear armageddon. So now, given the complexities of language and cultural exchange, how does this sort of thing not happen all the time?
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Jeremy Paxman
British Journalist
Why are we in this mess, now facing the prospect of economic armageddon? It's because the prevailing characteristic has been greed, and it doesn't matter whether it's individuals living beyond their means or governments living beyond their means or people seeking to get rich quick.
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James Clapper
American Public Servant
Although we must be prepared for a catastrophic large-scale strike, a cyber armageddon, the reality is that we have been living with a constant barrage of cyberattacks for some time. The trend, I believe, will continue.
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Michael Palin
British Comedian
Armageddon is not around the corner. This is only what the people of violence want us to believe. The complexity and diversity of the world is the hope for the future.
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Shayne Ward
English Musician
Have you any idea what it's like to live under the same roof as four women? Armageddon is the best word for it.
Quote examples
Jeremy Paxman
British Journalist
Why are we in this mess, now facing the prospect of economic armageddon? It's because the prevailing characteristic has been greed, and it doesn't matter whether it's individuals living beyond their means or governments living beyond their means or people seeking to get rich quick.
Quote examples
James Clapper
American Public Servant
Although we must be prepared for a catastrophic large-scale strike, a cyber armageddon, the reality is that we have been living with a constant barrage of cyberattacks for some time. The trend, I believe, will continue.
Quote examples
Michael Palin
British Comedian
Armageddon is not around the corner. This is only what the people of violence want us to believe. The complexity and diversity of the world is the hope for the future.
Quote examples
Shayne Ward
English Musician
Have you any idea what it's like to live under the same roof as four women? Armageddon is the best word for it.
Example 1 of 4
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