messianism
[ mes-ee-uh-niz-uhm, muh-sahy-uh- ]
noun
(often initial capital letter) the belief in the coming of the Messiah, or a movement based on this belief.
the belief in a leader, cause, or ideology as a savior or deliverer.
Origin of messianism
1Other words from messianism
- mes·si·a·nist, Mes·si·a·nist, noun
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