Millenialism: meaning, definitions and examples

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millenialism

 

[ ˌmɪlɪˈniːəˌlɪzəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

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.