messianist
i 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.
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messianic (ˌmɛsɪˈænɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (sometimes capital) Bible |
| a. of or relating to the Messiah, his awaited deliverance of the Jews, or the new age of peace expected to follow this | |
| b. of or relating to Jesus Christ or the salvation believed to have been brought by him | |
| 2. | a. of or relating to any popular leader promising deliverance or an ideal era of peace and prosperity |
| b. of or relating to promises of this kind or to an ideal era of this kind | |
| messianically | |
| —adv | |
| messianism | |
| —n | |
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