end times
The term "end times" often appears in religious texts and discussions about the final events in the world's history, typically involving apocalyptic scenarios and ultimate judgment.
Definition
C1Christianity
(religious)The period leading up to the return of Jesus Christ, involving prophesied events like the rise of the Antichrist and the Tribulation.
Example
- Many Christians believe that the end times will be marked by the rise of the Antichrist.
- The Book of Revelation describes the events of the end times in vivid detail.
C1Islam
(religious)The days leading to the coming of the Mahdi and Judgment Day, as foretold in Islamic eschatology.
Example
- In Islamic belief, the end times will be heralded by the appearance of the Mahdi.
- Muslims anticipate the end times as a period of significant trials and divine judgment.
C1General Eschatology
(academic, religious)The final period of human history, marked by significant events leading to the ultimate destiny of humanity.
Example
- Eschatologists study various prophecies related to the end times across different religions.
- The concept of the end times often involves apocalyptic visions and transformative events.
B2Popular Culture
(informal)Any speculative scenario involving the dramatic collapse or transformation of society and the world.
Example
- Movies about the end times often depict dystopian futures and global catastrophes.
- The concept of the end times is a common theme in science fiction and fantasy genres.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "end times":
end of the worldends of the worldthe enddoomsday eventend of dayday of reckoninglast trumpworld to comeends of the earth