APOCALYPSE


Meaning of APOCALYPSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əˈpɔkəlɪps ]

n. 1 (the Apocalypse) Revelation, the last book of the New Testament, recounting a divine revelation to St John. 2 a revelation, esp. of the end of the world. 3 a grand or violent event resembling those described in the Apocalypse. [ME f. OF ult. f. Gk apokalupsis f. apokalupto uncover, reveal]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.