preterist

1 of 2

noun

pret·​er·​ist
ˈpretərə̇st,
-rēt-
plural preterists
in Christianity : one who holds that the prophecies in the Bible about the End Times have already been fulfilled compare futurist, presentist

preterist

2 of 2

adjective

"
: of or relating to the preterists or their views

Word History

Etymology

Noun

preter- + -ist

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“Preterist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preterist. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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