1. occurring in, set in, or relating to the period after a catastrophic event (such as nuclear war, pandemic, or environmental collapse) that destroys civilization
Usage: commonly used in science fiction and speculative fiction contexts

Examples

• The novel depicts a postapocalyptic world where survivors struggle to rebuild society.
• She loves reading postapocalyptic fiction about life after a global catastrophe.
• The film's postapocalyptic setting features abandoned cities and scarce resources.
• In postapocalyptic scenarios, characters often must adapt to harsh new environments.
• The video game is set in a postapocalyptic wasteland ravaged by nuclear war.
• Postapocalyptic literature often explores themes of human resilience and survival.