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millenialism

[ ˌmɪlɪˈniːəˌlɪzəm ]

Noun

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belief system

Millenialism refers to a belief in a future ideal society, especially one that will be brought about by a major transformation or event. It often involves the expectation of a golden age or utopia.

Synonyms

millenarianism, millennialism.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
millenialism	There appears to be a typo as 'millenialism' with a single 'n' is not a recognized term. The correct term is 'millennialism' with two 'n's, denoting beliefs or characteristics of the millennial generation.
millennialism	This word is predominantly used in two contexts. It can either refer to religious beliefs similar to millenarianism related to the concept of a thousand-year reign, or be used more commonly today to describe generational characteristics linked to Millennials, individuals born roughly between 1981 and 1996. In theology, millennialism predicts a future period of peace and stability. Studies show that millennialism is associated with a higher affinity for technology and social media use.
millenarianism	This term is used in a religious or eschatological context to refer to the belief in a coming transformation of society, often a thousand-year reign of peace and happiness, sometimes associated with the Second Coming of Christ or a similar prophetic event. Many religious movements throughout history have embraced millenarianism, predicting a significant change in the world's order. Millenarianism often involves detailed prophecies about the end times and the establishment of a utopian era.

Word

Description / Examples

millenialism

There appears to be a typo as 'millenialism' with a single 'n' is not a recognized term. The correct term is 'millennialism' with two 'n's, denoting beliefs or characteristics of the millennial generation.

millennialism

This word is predominantly used in two contexts. It can either refer to religious beliefs similar to millenarianism related to the concept of a thousand-year reign, or be used more commonly today to describe generational characteristics linked to Millennials, individuals born roughly between 1981 and 1996.

In theology, millennialism predicts a future period of peace and stability.
Studies show that millennialism is associated with a higher affinity for technology and social media use.

millenarianism

This term is used in a religious or eschatological context to refer to the belief in a coming transformation of society, often a thousand-year reign of peace and happiness, sometimes associated with the Second Coming of Christ or a similar prophetic event.

Many religious movements throughout history have embraced millenarianism, predicting a significant change in the world's order.
Millenarianism often involves detailed prophecies about the end times and the establishment of a utopian era.

Examples of usage

The followers of the cult held strong millenialist beliefs about the end of the world.
Many ancient civilizations had their own versions of millenialism, predicting a time of peace and prosperity.

Translations

Translations of the word "millenialism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 milenialismo

🇮🇳 मिलेनियलवाद

🇩🇪 Millennialismus

🇮🇩 milenialisme

🇺🇦 мілленіалізм

🇵🇱 milenializm

🇯🇵 ミレニアリズム

🇫🇷 millénialisme

🇪🇸 milenialismo

🇹🇷 milenyalizm

🇰🇷 밀레니얼리즘

🇸🇦 ألفيّة

🇨🇿 mileniarismus

🇸🇰 mileniarizmus

🇨🇳 千禧年主义

🇸🇮 milenializem

🇮🇸 þúsaldahyggja

🇰🇿 миллениализм

🇬🇪 მილენიალიზმი

🇦🇿 milenializm

🇲🇽 milenialismo

Etymology

The concept of millenialism has roots in various religious and philosophical traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism. It is often associated with the idea of a millenium, a period of 1000 years of peace and prosperity. Millenialist movements have appeared throughout history, often in times of social upheaval or uncertainty.