- messianism
- \\ˈmesēəˌnizəm, mə̇ˈsīəˌ-\ noun
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Usage: often capitalizedEtymology: messianic + -ism1. : belief in a messiah; specifically : an ideological movement or system of ideas that teaches the salvation of mankind through the enthroning of a messiah that may be an individual, a class, or an idea2. : the vocation of a messiah
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—messianist, Messianist n./mes"ee euh niz'euhm, meuh suy"euh-/, n.1. (often cap.) the belief in the coming of the Messiah, or a movement based on this belief.2. the belief in a leader, cause, or ideology as a savior or deliverer.[1875-80; < LL Messian-, s. of Messias MESSIAH + -ISM]* * *
Messīˈanism nounBelief in a Messiah• • •Main Entry: ↑Messiah
Useful english dictionary. 2012.