premillenarianism

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noun (1)

pre·​mil·​le·​nar·​i·​an·​ism ˌprē-ˌmi-lə-ˈner-ē-ə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce premillenarianism (audio)
premillenarian adjective or noun

premillenarian

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adjective

pre·​millenarian
: of, relating to, or constituting the doctrine of premillennialism

premillenarian

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noun (2)

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: one that holds the doctrine of premillennialism

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

pre- + millenarian

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1844, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of premillenarianism was in 1844

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“Premillenarianism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premillenarianism. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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