"end of history" meaning in All languages combined

See end of history on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the end of history [canonical]
Etymology: Popularized by American political scientist Francis Fukuyama in his 1992 book The End of History and the Last Man, based on an article he wrote in 1989. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the end of history
  1. (politics) A political or philosophical concept positing that a certain political, economic or social system will be the last one that humanity develops. Wikipedia link: Francis Fukuyama, The End of History and the Last Man, end of history Related terms: end-of-history illusion, arc of history, war to end all wars
    Sense id: en-end_of_history-en-name-Leu2TNE3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Politics Topics: government, politics
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