chiliast

/ˈkɪliˌæst/
noun
  1. A person who believes in the doctrine of chiliasm, the belief that Christ will return to reign on Earth for a thousand years.
    • The chiliast's writings influenced many later religious movements.
    • The chiliast preached about the coming millennium of peace.
    • Early Christian chiliasts interpreted the Book of Revelation literally.
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