Definition of CHILIASM

chiliasm

Meanings

Plural: chiliasms

Noun

  • belief in the Christian doctrine of the millennium mentioned in the Book of Revelations
  • Belief in an earthly thousand-year period of peace and prosperity, sometimes equated with the return of Jesus for that period.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 17

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