Millennialism: meaning, definitions and examples

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millennialism

 

[ ˌmɪlɪˈnɪəlɪz(ə)m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious belief

Millennialism is the belief in a future age of peace and happiness, often associated with the second coming of Christ.

Synonyms

chiliasm, millenarianism

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.