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millenarian

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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.
millenarian [ˌmɪlɪˈnɛərɪən], millenary
adj
1. of or relating to a thousand or to a thousand years
2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) of or relating to the millennium or millenarianism
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) an adherent of millenarianism
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.millenarian - a person who believes in the coming of the millennium (a time of great peace and prosperity)millenarian - a person who believes in the coming of the millennium (a time of great peace and prosperity)
chiliast, millenarist
optimist - a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
Adj.1.millenarian - relating to or believing in the millennium of peace and happiness
chiliastic
Translations
millenarian [ˌmɪləˈneərɪən] ADJ → milenario
millenarian
adj (Rel) → millenaristisch, chiliastisch
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