armageddon

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to the prophesied final battle between the forces of good and evil at the end of the world, or any large-scale, catastrophically destructive conflict.

ruИмя собственное, относящееся к пророческой последней битве между силами добра и зла в конце света, или любой масштабный, катастрофически разрушительный конфликт.esNombre propio que designa la batalla final profética entre las fuerzas del bien y del mal al final de los tiempos, así como cualquier conflicto a gran escala y catastróficamente destructivo.frNom propre désignant la bataille finale prophétique entre les forces du bien et du mal à la fin des temps, ou tout conflit de grande ampleur et catastrophiquement destructeur.deEigenname für die letzte entscheidende Schlacht zwischen den Mächten des Guten und des Bösen am Ende der Zeiten; im übertragenen Sinn auch jeder katastrophale, verheerende Großkonflikt.ptNome próprio que se refere à batalha final profetizada entre as forças do bem e do mal no fim dos tempos; também designa qualquer conflito em larga escala, catastrófico e destrutivo.zh指《圣经》中世界末日善恶势力之间的最终决战，也泛指任何规模巨大、毁灭性的冲突或灾难。arاسم يشير إلى المعركة الأخيرة بين قوى الخير والشر في نهاية العالم، أو أي صراع مدمر واسع النطاق وكارثي.

1. Final battle in the Bible C1 formal

   The location of the ultimate conflict between good and evil at the end of the world, as described in the New Testament.

   • The Book of Revelation describes the battle of Armageddon.
   • Many religious texts prophesy a great war at Armageddon.
   • Armageddon is often depicted as the final showdown between divine forces.

   ruАрмагеддонesArmagedónfrArmageddondeArmageddonptArmagedomzh哈米吉多顿arهرمجدون

   Synonyms: apocalypsedoomsday

2. Catastrophic conflict B2 informal

   Any large-scale, devastating war or conflict that causes widespread destruction.

   • The two nations are heading toward an economic Armageddon.
   • The movie portrays a nuclear Armageddon that destroys civilization.
   • Environmentalists warn of an ecological Armageddon if we don't act.

   ruАрмагеддонesConflicto catastróficofrConflit apocalyptiquedeArmageddonptArmagedomzh世界末日arحرب فناء

   Synonyms: apocalypsecataclysmcatastropheconflagrationdisasterholocaust

   Antonyms: peace

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