millenarian
/ˌmɪləˈnɛriən/
adjective
- Relating to or believing in a future period of peace and happiness on Earth, often lasting a thousand years, especially as described in some religious prophecies.
- Her millenarian views inspired her to work for social justice.
- The group held millenarian beliefs about a coming golden age.
- Many millenarian movements have appeared throughout history during times of crisis.
Synonyms
noun
- A person who believes in a future period of peace and happiness on Earth, often lasting a thousand years, especially as described in some religious prophecies.
- The millenarian preached about the coming utopia.
- Historians study how millenarians have influenced social change.
- She was a millenarian who expected a new era of harmony to begin soon.