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Definition of millennialism

millennialism

/mɪˈlɛniəlɪzəm/
mil · len · ni · al · ism
Plural:millennialisms
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Adjective:millennialist
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1

The religious or political belief in a coming golden age of peace, justice, and prosperity, specifically in Christian theology regarding a future thousand-year reign of Christ on earth.

Example

"Historians have noted how periods of acute social crisis often spark a resurgence of religious millennialism."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from 'millennial' plus the suffix '-ism', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'millennium', from Latin 'mille' (thousand) and 'annus' (year), referencing the thousand-year reign of Christ foretold in the Book of Revelation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Millennialism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/millennialism
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