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eschaton

Pronunciation: /ˈɛskətɒn/
Definition of eschaton

noun

(the eschaton) Theology
  • the final event in the divine plan; the end of the world: the gift of eternal life at the eschaton

Origin:

1930s: from Greek eskhaton, neuter of eskhatos 'last'

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