apocalypticism

(-liptə siz′əm)

noun

the belief that the world will end, esp. soon, in a series of events foretold in prophecy and marked by special signs and omens

See apocalypticism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Belief in apocalyptic prophecies, especially regarding the imminent destruction of the world and the foundation of a new world order as a result of the triumph of good over evil.

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  • a·pocˌa·lypˈti·cist noun
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