"doomsdayism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From doomsday + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|doomsday|ism}} doomsday + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} doomsdayism (uncountable)
  1. prediction of impending universal destruction or calamity Tags: uncountable
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