messianic
adjective/ˌmɛsiˈænɪk/
Frequency rank: #14,362 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to a messiah or a savior; characterized by belief in a future ideal leader or cause that will transform the world.
Example sentence
His followers were inspired by his messianic vision of a perfect society.
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