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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