fifth monarchy

American  

[fifth mon-er-kee] / ˈfɪfθ ˈmɒn ər ki /

noun

1. the fifth and final monarchy following the Assyrian, Persian, Greek (underAlexander the Great ), and Roman monarchies, supposed to have been prophesied in the Bible.

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Etymology

Origin of fifth monarchy

First recorded in 1650–55

Example Sentences

Alas, I talk'd Of a fifth monarchy I would erect, With the philosopher's stone, by chance, and she Falls on the other four straight.

From The Alchemist by Jonson, Ben

Then, on the 6th of January 1661, a band of fifth monarchy men, headed by a cooper named Thomas Venner, 332 who was one of their preachers, made an attempt to obtain possession of London.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various

Here was I, the late founder of the splendid fifth monarchy, metamorphosed to a poor and hungry bachelor-of-arts; a change so terrible and unprecedented, that it might well have disturbed the strongest brain.

From Niels Klim's journey under the ground being a narrative of his wonderful descent to the subterranean lands; together with an account of the sensible animals and trees inhabiting the planet Nazar and the firmament. by Gierlow, John

From this time a new period may be reckoned in history; a fifth monarchy can be added to the glorious roll of splendid empires.

From Niels Klim's journey under the ground being a narrative of his wonderful descent to the subterranean lands; together with an account of the sensible animals and trees inhabiting the planet Nazar and the firmament. by Gierlow, John