Definition of Millenarian
Millenarian
mil·len·ar·i·an
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Relating to or believing in the millennium, a period of 1,000 years of peace and prosperity.
e.g. The millenarian cult awaited the apocalypse with fervent anticipation.
(adjective)
relating to or characteristic of a millennium, i.e. a period of 1000 years;
e.g. Geologists can examine millenarian signs in rocks to determine how old the rocks are.
(noun)
a believer in the Christian doctrine of the millennium (1000 years) during which Christ will rule on earth and happiness, holiness, and human perfection will prevail;
e.g. They recognize her as a millenarian and call her beliefs into question.
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