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eschaton.

The apocalypse; the approach of Christ’s reign immediately preceding the end of the world; a conception of or circumstance pertaining to this era.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɛs.kə.tɑn/General-American/-tɒn/UK
  1. The apocalypse; the approach of Christ’s reign immediately preceding the end of the world; a conception of or circumstance pertaining to this era.

  2. An end or fulfilment of history in general.

    broadly
    immanentize the eschaton
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἔσχατον (éskhaton, “last thing”), from the neuter singular of ἔσχατος (éskhatos, “last”).

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