noun
- Plural of postapocalypse; the period or state of the world after a catastrophic event that destroys civilization.
Usage: Often used in science fiction and speculative fiction contexts; Can refer to the fictional setting or the actual aftermath of a world-ending event
Examples
- Many science fiction novels explore different postapocalypses where humanity must rebuild.
- The film series depicts multiple postapocalypses caused by different global catastrophes.
- Writers often use postapocalypses as settings to examine human nature and survival.
- These postapocalypses range from nuclear winters to environmental collapse scenarios.
- The game features several postapocalypses players can experience across different campaigns.