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apocalypse

The origin and history of apocalypse.

Etymology

From Greek apokalypsis, "an uncovering or revelation," from apo- ("away") plus kalyptein ("to cover"). Its "end of the world" sense comes from the Book of Revelation, also called the Apocalypse.

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