messianic

 
Pronunciation: /ˌmɛsɪˈanɪk/

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'