noun
- a person who believes in chiliasm, the doctrine that Christ will reign on earth for a thousand years
Usage: theological
Examples
- The early Christian chiliast believed in a literal thousand-year reign of Christ.
- Many chiliasts interpreted biblical prophecy as predicting an earthly kingdom.
- The theologian was known as a prominent chiliast in his denomination.
- Chiliasts often faced opposition from mainstream church authorities.
- The sect attracted followers who were convinced chiliasts about the coming millennium.