millenist

/mɪlɪˈniːəlɪst/ (mil-i-NEE-uh-list)

Definitions

1. noun

A person who believes that the Second Coming of Christ will occur in the millennium; a member of the millenarian movement.

“The millennialist movement gained momentum in the 19th century with the publication of several influential books.”

2. noun

A person who believes in a future golden age or utopia.

“The millennialist vision of a peaceful world drew people to the community with its innovative social structures.”

Synonyms

  • millenarian
  • millennial

Antonyms

  • pessimist
  • skeptical