Armageddon
10 synonyms for Armageddon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A final, decisive battle on a massive scale, especially one imagined as ending the world.
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How to use Armageddon
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nuclear Armageddon
economic Armageddon
financial Armageddon
Often used hyperbolically in journalism to describe severe but non-literal crises.
Etymology
From Greek Harmagedon in the Book of Revelation, referring to Mount Megiddo, the prophesied site of the last battle before Judgment Day.
Full origin of Armageddon →Frequently asked questions
What does “Armageddon” mean?
The word “Armageddon” means a final, decisive battle on a massive scale, especially one imagined as ending the world. In plain terms, a catastrophic, world-ending final battle or disaster — often used loosely for any huge looming crisis.
How do you pronounce “Armageddon”?
“Armageddon” is pronounced ah-muh-GEH-dn (/ˌɑɹ.məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “Armageddon” in a sentence?
Here is “Armageddon” used in a sentence: “The press described the trade war as economic Armageddon.”
What is another word for “Armageddon”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Armageddon” include apocalypse, day of reckoning, catastrophe, destruction, disaster and doomsday.
What part of speech is “Armageddon”?
“Armageddon” is a noun.
Where does the word “Armageddon” come from?
The word “Armageddon” comes from Greek. From Greek Harmagedon in the Book of Revelation, referring to Mount Megiddo, the prophesied site of the last battle before Judgment Day.
