1. beliefs in or doctrines about a messiah or messianic figure who will bring salvation or deliverance
Usage: plural form; religious/theological
2. movements or ideologies characterized by the expectation of a savior or transformative leader
Usage: plural form; political/social

Examples

• Various messianisms emerged during times of social upheaval.
• The scholar studied different messianisms across world religions.
• Political messianisms often arise during periods of crisis.
• These messianisms shared common themes of redemption and renewal.
• The book examines messianisms in both ancient and modern contexts.
• Revolutionary messianisms promised radical transformation of society.