mil·le·nar·i·an

(mĭl′ə-nâr′ē-ən)

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.

One who believes the millennium will occur.

mil′le·nar′i·an·ism n.

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millenarianism

(ˌmɪlɪˈnɛərɪəˌnɪzəm) ,

millenarism

millennialism

millennianism

1. (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

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millenarianism

1. the doctrine of Christ’s 1000-year kingdom.
2. a belief in the millennium; chiliasm. — millenarian, n., adj. — millenarist, n.

millenarianism

A belief in a period in the future of 1,000 years when Jesus will come and rule the Earth. Millenarianism has produced sects which date the “end” and others which want to prepare people for Jesus’ coming by spreading religion.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

millenarianism - 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

chiliasme

millenarianism

[ˌmɪləˈnɛərɪənɪzəm] N → milenarismo m

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Major-General Thomas Harrison: Millenarianism, Fifth Monarchism and the English Revolution, 1616-1660.

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