apocalyptist

a·poc·a·lyp·tist

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-pok-uh-lip-tist]
- /əˈpɒk əˌlɪp tɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-pok-uh-lip-tist]
- /əˈpɒk əˌlɪp tɪst/

Definitions of apocalyptist word

noun apocalyptist the writer of the Apocalypse or a related work 3
noun apocalyptist a writer of apocalyptic literature. 1
noun apocalyptist a person who adheres to the teachings of apocalyptic literature concerning the signs and events preceding the end of the world. 1
noun apocalyptist a person who holds to any teachings that predict a catastrophic end to the world. 1

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Origin of apocalyptist

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; apocalypt(ic) + -ist

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Parts of speech for Apocalyptist

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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apocalyptist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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