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millenarianism
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mil·le·nar·i·an  (ml-nâr-n)
adj.
1. Of or relating to a thousand, especially to a thousand years.
2. Of, relating to, or believing in the doctrine of the millennium.
n.
One who believes the millennium will occur.
mille·nari·an·ism n.
millenarianism [ˌmɪlɪˈnɛərɪəˌnɪzəm]
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity the belief in a future millennium following the Second Coming of Christ during which he will reign on earth in peace: based on Revelation 20:1-5
2. any belief in a future period of ideal peace and happiness
millenarianism
1. the doctrine of Christ’s 1000-year kingdom.
2. a belief in the millennium; chiliasm. — millenarian, n., adj. — millenarist, n.
See also: Christ
chiliasm.
See also: End of the World, Theology
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.millenarianism - belief in the Christian doctrine of the millennium mentioned in the Book of Revelationsmillenarianism - belief in the Christian doctrine of the millennium mentioned in the Book of Revelations
chiliasm, millenarism, millenniumism
theological doctrine - the doctrine of a religious group
Translations
millenarianism [ˌmɪləˈnɛərɪənɪzəm] N → milenarismo m
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Power, will and freedom: Mario Vargas Llosa's The Feast of the Goat by Foley, Andrew / Journal of Literary Studies
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If prudential politics are not to surrender to ideologized politics, to employ here Kirk's phraseology, and if millennarian stratagems devised for the preemptive establishment of a New World Order are to be resisted, traditional conservatives must press on with their labors in defense of principles.
Restoring the meaning of conservatism: final reflections by Panichas, George A. / Modern Age
 
 
 
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