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messianic

Syllabification: (mes·si·an·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌmesēˈanik/

Definition of messianic

adjective

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

Derivatives

messianism

Pronunciation: /ˈmesēəˌnizəm, məˈsīə-/

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 British & World English dictionary

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