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noun Ar·ma·ged·don \ ˌär-mə-ˈge-dᵊn \

Definition of Armageddon

1 a :the site or time of a final and conclusive battle between the forces of good and evil
b :the battle taking place at Armageddon
2 :a usually vast decisive conflict or confrontation

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  1. the threat of nuclear Armageddon

Origin and Etymology of armageddon

Greek Armageddōn, Harmagedōn, scene of the battle foretold in Revelation 16:14–16

Other Christian Religious Terms

Pentateuch, blasphemy, curate, doxology, eremite, iconoclasm, liturgy, orison, pneuma, reliquary

ARMAGEDDON Defined for English Language Learners

Armageddon

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Definition of Armageddon for English Language Learners

  • : a final destructive battle or conflict

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  1. Nglish: Translation of Armageddon for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of Armageddon for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Armageddon

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