millenarianism

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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noun belief in the Christian doctrine of the millennium mentioned in the Book of Revelations

From millenarian + -ism. Compare millenarism, millennianism, millennialism.

Within the memory of those of us who are not yet old, the religious fervor of millenarianism and the imitation science of curative mesmerism gave way to spirit-rappings and clairvoyant medical treatment. — The Faith Doctor: A Story of New York, Edward Eggleston
Irving likewise established The Morning Watch for the sole purpose of advocating Millenarian views; but the extravagance of some of the collateral notions which the preacher intermingled with simple Millenarianism rather impeded than promoted the object in view. — English Eccentrics and Eccentricities, John Timbs

millenarism, millenniumism, chiliasm

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