doomstead
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- noun
- /ˈduːmˌstɛd/
- Jargon
- He's prepared for his belief -- by having built a self-sufficient "doomstead" in New England, with extremely creative heating systems and an indoor 'gardenation' area for growing food.
Examples
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After years of planning, she finally moved into her new doomstead, which has solar panels and a rainwater collection system.
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He built a sustainable doomstead in the mountains to prepare for any future disasters.
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Hey Stu, check out our "doomstead."
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I encourage anyone who finds their posting blocked or censored on any website to join the Guerrilla Internet Free Speech Project on the Doomstead Diner.
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They chose to invest in a doomstead that could withstand extreme weather and provide for their family in case of emergencies.
Synonyms
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A room underground that protects people from radioactive dust after a nuclear blast
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An underground room where people stay safe during strong storms
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A very strong room or building that protects people from bomb explosions
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How Prepared
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Etymology
Doomstead comes from doom meaning 'danger' or 'bad fate' and stead meaning 'place', like in homestead. So, a doomstead is a 'place for doom', a home people build and stock to survive a big disaster.