Messianism

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛsˈiənˈɪzəm/

Messianism (noun)

  1. Belief that a special leader will come to save people and bring a better future.
  2. A strong hope that history will end or change in a major way through a promised figure.
  3. A movement that uses religious ideas about a promised rescuer to support social or political goals.

Examples

  • Messianism is the belief in a saviour who will bring rescue.
  • Many people practice messianism when they trust a saviour to help them.