apocalypticism
Americannoun
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any doctrine concerning the end of the temporal world, especially one based on the supposed prophetic passages in the Revelation of St. John the Divine.
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the millennial doctrine of the Second Advent and personal reign of Jesus Christ on earth.
Etymology
Origin of apocalypticism
First recorded in 1880–85; apocalyptic + -ism
Example Sentences
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Even if we confine the sample to evangelical Christian Republicans, there is a dramatic difference in Trump support linked to apocalypticism.
From Salon
There is a real belief in Apocalypticism among conservative white Christians, specifically, and white conservatives and the right, more broadly.
From Salon
Our lazy misanthropy and half-ironic apocalypticism.
From Slate
This is certainly not to say that Christian apocalypticism is not part of his repertoire.
From Salon
There's an entire strain of biblical theological apocalypticism, but this veers heavily towards straightforward ideological nihilism.
From Salon
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