premillennialism

noun

pre·mil·len·ni·al·ism ˌprē-mə-ˈle-nē-ə-ˌli-zəm

: the view that Christ's return will usher in a future millennium of Messianic rule mentioned in Revelation

premillennialist

ˌprē-mə-ˈle-nē-ə-list

noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web As conservative evangelicals embraced premillennialism and more liberal Christians turned toward postmillennialism, their approach toward aiding the poor changed in accordance with their beliefs. —

Julie Zauzmer, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of premillennialism was in 1848

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“Premillennialism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premillennialism. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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