premillennialism

American  

[pree-mi-len-ee-uh-liz-uhm] / ˌpri mɪˈlɛn i əˌlɪz əm /

noun

1. the doctrine or belief that the Second Coming of Christ will precede the millennium.

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premillennialism British  

/ ˌpriːmɪˈlɛnɪəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. the doctrine or belief that the millennium will be preceded by the Second Coming of Christ

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Other Word Forms

• premillennialist noun

Etymology

Origin of premillennialism

First recorded in 1840–50; premillennial + -ism

Example Sentences

Christian Zionism: Primarily an evangelical doctrine, originating in 19th-century British premillennialism, that regards supporting the State of Israel as crucial to fulfilling prophecies in the Book of Revelation.

From Salon • May 26, 2024

Much of the Northern wing turned to premillennialism, the belief that Christ's return was imminent and that society would inevitably get worse before it occurred.

From Time Magazine Archive