mes·si·a·nism  (m ĕs ē- ə-n ĭz ′əm, m ĭ-s ī-)
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n.1. Belief in a messiah. 2. Belief that a particular cause or movement is destined to triumph or save the world. 3. Zealous devotion to a leader, cause, or movement.
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