noun
Armageddon
ah-muh-GEH-dn
Armageddon (noun) means a final, decisive battle on a massive scale, especially one imagined as ending the world. Example: “The press described the trade war as economic Armageddon.”
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A final, decisive battle on a massive scale, especially one imagined as ending the world.
"The press described the trade war as economic Armageddon."
"The film imagines a nuclear Armageddon that wipes out civilisation."
How to use Armageddon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA catastrophic, world-ending final battle or disaster — often used loosely for any huge looming crisis.
When to use it
Often used hyperbolically in journalism to describe severe but non-literal crises.
Common pairings
nuclear Armageddon
economic Armageddon
financial Armageddon
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Word forms
- Plural
- armageddons
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Etymology
From Greek Harmagedon in the Book of Revelation, referring to Mount Megiddo, the prophesied site of the last battle before Judgment Day.
Synonyms
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apocalypse
day of reckoning
catastrophe
destruction
disaster
doomsday
judgement day
nuclear holocaust
end times
end of the world
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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.
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