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eschatology

esc·ha·to·logy

UK/ˌɛsk.əˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ US/ˌɛs.kəˈtɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ uncommon

noun

1.

the branch of theology that is concerned with such final things as death and judgment; heaven and hell; the end of the world

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἔσχατος (éskhatos, “last”) + English -logy.

Phrases

  • Judgment Day

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