First Known Use: 14th century
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Armageddon
noun Ar·ma·ged·don \ˌär-mə-ˈge-dən\
: a final destructive battle or conflict
Full Definition of ARMAGEDDON
1
a : the site or time of a final and conclusive battle between the forces of good and evil b : the battle taking place at Armageddon
2
: a usually vast decisive conflict or confrontation
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Origin of ARMAGEDDON
Greek Armageddōn, Harmagedōn, scene of the battle foretold in Rev 16:14–16
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