Phrase guide

Dying Earth

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A subgenre of science fantasy or science fiction which takes place in the far future at either the end of life on Earth or the end of time, when the laws of the universe themselves fail.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

A work or production in this style.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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History

Etymology

From the name of Jack Vance's short story collection The Dying Earth.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kuoleva maapallo — subgenre of science fantasy or science fiction
  • Italian: Terra morente — subgenre of science fantasy or science fiction
  • Polish: umierająca Ziemia — subgenre of science fantasy or science fiction
  • Russian: умира́ющая Земля́ (umirájuščaja Zemljá) — subgenre of science fantasy or science fiction
  • Spanish: Tierra moribunda — subgenre of science fantasy or science fiction
  • Finnish: kuoleva maapallo — work or production in this style
  • Italian: Terra morente — work or production in this style
  • Polish: umierająca Ziemia — work or production in this style
  • Russian: умира́ющая Земля́ (umirájuščaja Zemljá) — work or production in this style
  • Spanish: Tierra moribunda — work or production in this style