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millenarian

adjective mil·le·nar·i·an \ ˌmi-lə-ˈner-ē-ən \

Definition of millenarian

1 a : of or relating to belief in a millennium
b : apocalyptic 2
2 : of or relating to 1000 years

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First Known Use of millenarian

1626

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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millenarian

noun

Definition of millenarian

: one that believes in a millennium

First Known Use of millenarian

1661

in the meaning defined above

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