terminism

/tɜːrˈmɪnɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A belief or doctrine that human history is approaching or has already reached its end, often associated with apocalyptic or millenarian ideas.

“The doomsday cult’s terminism was based on an interpretation of biblical prophecy.”

Synonyms

  • apocalypticism
  • millenarianism

Antonyms

  • humanism
  • optimism