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Apocalypse Definition & Meaning

apocalypse
noun
  1. a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil
  2. the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the Apostle

"Apocalypse" in song lyrics

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  • "Your own private apocalypse"
    Aesop Rock f/ El-P — We're Famous
  • "Apocalypse..."
    Akir — Apocalypse
  • "You never gon' silence this, this is the apocalypse"
    Akir — Apocalypse

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Frequently asked questions

What does apocalypse mean?
a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the Apostle
What part of speech is apocalypse?
Apocalypse is a noun.
How many definitions does apocalypse have?
Apocalypse has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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