Meanings
- uncountableThe creation of a place to live in after the collapse of civilization.
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2009, “Practical Doomsteading: Summer Kitchen.”, in The Old Horseman's Blog4 more examples
A cold, hard rationalism based on group survival rather than personal benefit, or survivalist-style doomsteading.
2010 March 21, Canuckistani, “Politics and Peak Energy”, in The Oil DrumSo it’s no surprise that there is a trend toward “Doomsteading,” a term being used to describe the new disaster preparedness that is gentler and definitely more stylish than the concrete bunker and stockpiled ammo scenarios of the post WW II era.
2016 November 25, “Doomsteading: How to plan to head to the hills”, in The Napa Valley RegisterThe novel takes a dim view of doomsteading.
2023 November 25, Alys Key, “The last battle: The Future, by Naomi Alderman, reviewed”, in Spectator Australia'Doomsteading,' said Sir Owen. 'That's what they call it. Bunking down for the end of the world. They're doomsteaders, that's the word.'
2023, Eleanor Catton, Birnam Wood, page 134
Origin
Blend of doom + homesteading.
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