millenarianism

/ (ˌmɪlɪˈnɛərɪəˌnɪzəm) /

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noun

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

any belief in a future period of ideal peace and happiness

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Words nearby millenarianism

mille-feuille, millefiori, millefleur, millefleurs, millenarian, millenarianism, millenary, mill end, millennial, Millennial Church, millennialism

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How to use millenarianism in a sentence

In its place arose a belief which developed into Chiliasm or Millenarianism.
The Transformation of Early Christianity from an Eschatological to a Socialized Movement|Lyford Paterson Edwards
Some form of Millenarianism—a reign of the saints on earth—would seem to be the natural form for Jewish hopes to take.
The Legacy of Greece|Various