Armageddon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɑː(ɹ).məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Armageddon is a noun meaning The scene of a decisive conflict on a great scale.
Meaning
The scene of a decisive conflict on a great scale.
More Meanings
- Any great and crucial conflict.
- (chess) A type of game, usually played when a match would otherwise end in a draw, where black wins drawn games and white is given more time as compensation.
Example Sentences
In comparison to Nixon-Mao, terrorism and armageddon, Anna Nicole Smith may seem lightweight, but it could prove an inspired choice.
Word Forms
- armageddons
Synonyms for armageddon
Depending on context, synonyms include apocalypse, catastrophe, destruction, disaster, doomsday, end of the world.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include revelation, apocalypse, revelations, antichrist, eschaton.
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