ARMAGEDDON


Meaning of ARMAGEDDON in English

ˌärməˈged ə n, ˌȧm- noun

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Late Latin Armagedon, scene of a battle between good and evil to take place on Judgment Day according to Rev 16:14-16, from Greek Armageddōn, Harmagedōn

1.

a. : final and conclusive conflict between the forces of good and evil : an apocalyptic battle

b. : the site or time of Armageddon

2. : a widespread annihilating war : a vast conflict that is marked by great slaughter and widespread destruction and that is usually so decisive as to make further or renewed conflict impossible

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