worldquake

/ˈwɜːrldˌkwɛk/

Definitions

1. noun

A global catastrophe or disaster, especially one caused by a natural phenomenon such as an earthquake, tsunami, or pandemic.

“The worldquake caused by the pandemic led to widespread economic devastation.”

2. noun

A dramatic or profound change in the world, often caused by a significant event or discovery.

“The invention of the internet was a worldquake that revolutionized modern society.”

Synonyms

  • calamity
  • catastrophe
  • crisis
  • disaster

Antonyms

  • paradise
  • utopia