CHILIASM

millenarianism, millenarism, millenniumism, chiliasm

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chiliasm (plural chiliasms)

Belief in an earthly thousand-year period of peace and prosperity, sometimes equated with the return of Jesus for that period.

Synonyms

• (belief): premillennialism

Anagrams

• Michalis

Source: Wiktionary


Chil"i*asm, n. Etym: [Gr.

1. The millennium.

2. The doctrine of the personal reign of Christ on earth during the millennium.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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