Millennialism: meaning, definitions and examples
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millennialism
[ ˌmɪlɪˈnɪəlɪz(ə)m ]
religious belief
Millennialism is the belief in a future age of peace and happiness, often associated with the second coming of Christ.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many Christian denominations hold millennialism as a central tenet of their faith.
- In millennialism, there is a focus on the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
social term
Millennialism is also used to describe the characteristics and attitudes of the millennial generation, typically those born between 1981 and 1996.
Synonyms
generation Y
Examples of usage
- Millennialism is often associated with a focus on technology and social justice.
- Some critics argue that millennialism is characterized by entitlement and laziness.
Translations
Translations of the word "millennialism" in other languages:
🇵🇹 milenarismo
🇮🇳 सहस्त्राब्दीवाद
🇩🇪 Millenarismus
🇮🇩 milenialisme
🇺🇦 мілленіалізм
🇵🇱 milenializm
🇯🇵 千年王国思想
🇫🇷 millénarisme
🇪🇸 milenarismo
🇹🇷 milenyumculuk
🇰🇷 천년왕국주의
🇸🇦 الألفية
🇨🇿 milenialismus
🇸🇰 milenializmus
🇨🇳 千禧年主义
🇸🇮 milenializem
🇮🇸 þúsundárahyggja
🇰🇿 мыңжылдық
🇬🇪 მილენარიზმი
🇦🇿 minillikçilik
🇲🇽 milenarismo
Etymology
The term 'millennialism' originated from the Latin word 'millennium', meaning a period of one thousand years. In a religious context, millennialism has roots in various faith traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The concept of a future age of peace and prosperity has been a recurring theme in religious and social movements throughout history.