Millennialism: meaning, definitions and examples

Duplicate entry - see first context for details

Similar to millennialism, but often used to describe broader social or political movements that predict a major transformation or upheaval in society.

• The 19th-century social movement displayed characteristics of millenarianism, promising radical change.
• Millenarianism fueled many revolutionary movements throughout history.

Primarily used in theological or historical contexts, it refers to the same belief in a thousand-year reign of Christ, often focusing on apocalyptic predictions.

• Chiliasm was a significant belief among early Christian sects expecting Christ's imminent return.
• Scholars debate the role of chiliasm in early Christian eschatology.

This word is used to describe the belief in a future golden age of peace, justice, and prosperity. It often has a religious or philosophical context and is not typically used to describe people.

• The movement was based on the principles of millennialism and the belief in a utopian society.
• Her writings reflect her millennialism and hope for a better future.

This term refers to people born approximately between the early 1980s and mid-1990s to early 2000s. It is synonymously used with 'millennials' but is often used in sociological and demographical studies.

• Generation Y grew up with the rise of the internet and mobile technology.
• Marketing strategies are increasingly focused on appealing to Generation Y consumers.