Millenarianism
noun
The belief held by a religious, social, or political group or movement in a coming major transformation of society, after which all things will be changed.
Many religious cults have a narrative of millenarianism, predicting a great change or end of the world.
Often appears as...
- christian millenarianism
- revolutionary millenarianism
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Academic
noun
The belief that the world will be improved by a major cataclysm or transformative event.
His belief in millenarianism led him to think that a global catastrophe could result in a superior society.
Often appears as...
- messianic millenarianism
- radical millenarianism
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Academic
noun
A doctrine or belief in a future (and typically imminent) thousand-year age of blessedness, beginning with or culminating in the Second Coming of Christ.
The church's interpretation of the Bible led them to a belief in millenarianism.
Often appears as...
- religious millenarianism
- biblical millenarianism
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Religious
noun
The belief held by a religious, social, or political group or movement in a coming major transformation of society, after which all things will be changed.
Many religious cults have a narrative of millenarianism, predicting a great change or end of the world.
Often appears as...
- christian millenarianism
- revolutionary millenarianism
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The belief that the world will be improved by a major cataclysm or transformative event.
His belief in millenarianism led him to think that a global catastrophe could result in a superior society.
Often appears as...
- messianic millenarianism
- radical millenarianism
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A doctrine or belief in a future (and typically imminent) thousand-year age of blessedness, beginning with or culminating in the Second Coming of Christ.
The church's interpretation of the Bible led them to a belief in millenarianism.
Often appears as...
- religious millenarianism
- biblical millenarianism
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Utopic Expectation
Millenarianism often implies a utopic outcome, a perfect society that arises after a huge change.
The group's millenarianism tinted their activism with a promise of a utopian future.
Pro Tip 2/3Transformation Focus
It centers on a radical overhaul of the current system or way of life, not just any change.
Their millenarianism isn't just about reform; they expect a complete transformation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Religious
Although often linked with religion, it can apply to secular beliefs in societal change too.
Her millenarianism comes from political theories, not from religious texts.
Pro Tip 1/3Utopic Expectation
Millenarianism often implies a utopic outcome, a perfect society that arises after a huge change.
The group's millenarianism tinted their activism with a promise of a utopian future.
Pro Tip 2/3Transformation Focus
It centers on a radical overhaul of the current system or way of life, not just any change.
Their millenarianism isn't just about reform; they expect a complete transformation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Religious
Although often linked with religion, it can apply to secular beliefs in societal change too.
Her millenarianism comes from political theories, not from religious texts.
Pro Tip 1/3Utopic Expectation
Millenarianism often implies a utopic outcome, a perfect society that arises after a huge change.
The group's millenarianism tinted their activism with a promise of a utopian future.
Pro Tip 2/3Transformation Focus
It centers on a radical overhaul of the current system or way of life, not just any change.
Their millenarianism isn't just about reform; they expect a complete transformation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Religious
Although often linked with religion, it can apply to secular beliefs in societal change too.
Her millenarianism comes from political theories, not from religious texts.
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