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preterist

American

[pret-er-ist] / ˈprɛt ər ɪst /

noun

a person who maintains that the prophecies in the Apocalypse have already been fulfilled.

adjective

of or relating to the preterists.

Etymology

Origin of preterist

First recorded in 1960–65; preter- + -ist

Example Sentences

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You should have been more balanced and at least informed your readers of the preterist view, which supports the teachings of Jesus Christ.

From Time Magazine Archive

Associated words: preterist, preterition, pretermission, preteritive, preterit, aorist, aoristic, retrospect, retrospective, retrospection, antiquary, antiquity, antiquarian, quondam, antecedent, antecedence, antecedents. past, a. bygone, elapsed; preterite, preterit. pastime, n. amusement, sport, diversion, recreation, divertisement, entertainment, play, fun. pastor, n.

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