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mes⋅si⋅a⋅nism

  [mes-ee-uh-niz-uhm, muh-sahy-uh-]
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–noun
1. (often initial capital letter) 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.
Origin:
1875–80; < LL Messīān-, s. of Messīās Messiah + -ism

Related forms:
mes⋅si⋅a⋅nist, Mes⋅si⋅a⋅nist, noun
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mes·si·a·nism   (měs'ē-ə-nĭz'əm, mĭ-sī'-)   
n.  

  1. Belief in a messiah.

  2. Belief that a particular cause or movement is destined to triumph or save the world.

  3. Zealous devotion to a leader, cause, or movement.

mes'si·a·nist n.
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