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messianic

Pronunciation: /ˌmɛsɪˈanɪk/
Definition of messianic

adjective

  • 1relating to the Messiah:the messianic role of Jesus
  • inspired by hope or belief in a messiah:the messianic expectations of that time
  • 2fervent or passionate:an admirable messianic zeal

Derivatives

messianism

Pronunciation: /mɪˈsʌɪənɪz(ə)m/
noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French messianique, from Messie (see messiah), on the pattern of rabbinique 'rabbinical'

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Definition of messianic in the US English dictionary

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