ragnarok

/ˈræɡnəˌrɑk/
noun
  1. In Norse mythology, a series of events including a great battle and natural disasters that leads to the death of many gods and the end of the world, followed by its rebirth.
    • After Ragnarok, a new world rises from the ashes, with a few surviving gods.
    • Many stories describe Ragnarok as a time of fire, flood, and darkness.
    • In Norse myths, Ragnarok is the final battle between the gods and their enemies.
  2. A catastrophic event or situation that brings about total destruction or the end of an era.
    • Fans called the final season of the show a Ragnarok for their favorite characters.
    • The economic collapse felt like a modern Ragnarok for the small town.
    • The war was described as a Ragnarok that wiped out entire cities.
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