1. Plural of apocalypticism; beliefs, movements, or ideologies centered on the expectation of an imminent end of the world or a catastrophic transformation of society.
Usage: Usually used in academic or religious contexts; Often refers to historical or contemporary religious movements
2. Literary or artistic styles, themes, or expressions that emphasize doom, catastrophe, or the collapse of civilization.
Usage: Used in literary and cultural criticism

Examples

• Various apocalypticisms emerged throughout history, from medieval Christian movements to modern doomsday cults.
• The scholar examined different apocalypticisms in early Christian texts.
• Post-apocalyptic fiction often draws on apocalypticisms found in religious traditions.
• Environmental apocalypticisms have gained prominence in contemporary discourse.
• The museum exhibition explored apocalypticisms across multiple cultures and time periods.
• Some apocalypticisms predict specific dates for world-ending events.
• Literary apocalypticisms in science fiction reflect anxieties about technology and society.