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chiliasm

chi·liasm

UK/ˈkɪ.lɪæ.z(ə)m/ uncommon

noun

1.

belief in the Christian doctrine of the millennium mentioned in the Book of Revelations

Origin

From Ancient Greek χιλιασμός (khiliasmós), from χίλιοι (khílioi, “thousand”).

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