Doomsday
/ˈduːmz.deɪ/noun
The day of the final judgment or the end of the world.
Did you know?In medieval Christianity, the concept of Doomsday was tied to apocalyptic visions, where the fate of souls was determined by their deeds on earth, invoking fear and reverence.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
dōm
“law, judgment, or decree.”
Old English
Old English
dæg
“day.”
12th Century
Middle English
domesdai
“the day of judgment.”
14th Century
Middle English
domesday
“the day when God will judge the living and the dead.”
Modern English
English
doomsday
“commonly refers to the final judgment day in Christian eschatology.”