Millenarian

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Pronunciation: /mɪˌlɛnˈɛriən/

Definitions of millenarian

noun a person who believes in the coming of a golden age or paradise on earth

Example Sentences

A1 A millenarian is someone who believes in a coming golden age.

A2 The millenarian preached about the end of the world.

B1 The millenarian movement gained followers in the 19th century.

B2 The millenarian sect predicted the apocalypse would happen in the year 2000.

C1 The millenarian's teachings were based on a complex interpretation of biblical prophecy.

C2 The millenarian leader inspired a devoted following who believed in his vision of a utopian future.

adjective relating to or characteristic of millenarians

Example Sentences

A1 The millenarian belief in a coming apocalypse is common in some religious groups.

A2 The villagers were influenced by the millenarian teachings of a charismatic leader.

B1 The novel explores the millenarian themes of salvation and redemption.

B2 The cult leader's millenarian prophecies attracted a large following.

C1 The academic study delves into the historical roots of millenarian movements.

C2 The documentary examines the impact of millenarian beliefs on society throughout history.

Examples of millenarian in a Sentence

formal The millenarian movement gained traction in the 19th century.

informal Some people believe in millenarian prophecies about the end of the world.

slang I heard that new cult is all about some millenarian stuff.

figurative His belief in a millenarian utopia guided all his actions.

Grammatical Forms of millenarian

plural

millenarians

comparative

more millenarian

superlative

most millenarian

present tense

millenarians

future tense

will be millenarian

perfect tense

have been millenarian

continuous tense

are being millenarian

singular

millenarian

positive degree

millenarian

infinitive

to be millenarian

gerund

being millenarian

participle

millenarian

Origin and Evolution of millenarian

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'millenarian' originated from the Latin word 'millenarius', which means 'containing a thousand'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to describe beliefs in a future thousand-year reign of Christ, the term 'millenarian' has evolved to also encompass any belief in a coming ideal society or a period of great happiness and prosperity.