Definition of messianism

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mes·si·a·nism

-n

m, m

-s

-) KEY

NOUN:

Belief in a messiah.
Belief that a particular cause or movement is destined to triumph or save the world.
Zealous devotion to a leader, cause, or movement.

OTHER FORMS:
messi·a·nist(Noun)

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