"cosy catastrophe" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: cosy catastrophes [plural], cozy catastrophe [alternative]
Etymology: Coined by Brian Aldiss in 1973, in reference to the works of John Wyndham. Head templates: {{en-noun}} cosy catastrophe (plural cosy catastrophes)
  1. A work of post-apocalyptic science fiction dealing with the adventures of a small group of people who survive the collapse of civilization relatively unscathed. Wikipedia link: Brian Aldiss, John Wyndham, cosy catastrophe
    Sense id: en-cosy_catastrophe-en-noun-DVpwXsqe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English oxymorons, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Science fiction

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