noun
- people who believe in millenarianism, the doctrine that Christ will reign on earth for a thousand years
Usage: religious; theology
Examples
- The millenarians gathered to discuss their interpretation of biblical prophecy.
- Many millenarians believe in a literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth.
- The sect was composed primarily of millenarians who awaited the Second Coming.
- Historical millenarians often prepared for the end times through communal living.
- The preacher attracted millenarians from across the region with his apocalyptic sermons.
- Some millenarians sold their possessions in anticipation of Christ’s return.