premillennial

English

Etymology

pre- +‎ millennial

Adjective

premillennial (not comparable)

  1. Occurring before, or in anticipation of, a new millennium
    • 2009, January 2, “Dennis Lim”, in Journey of a Director, From Night Creature to Tender Time Traveler‎:
      Still, this adrenalized jolt of designer nihilism tapped right into late-capitalist disaffection and premillennial anxiety.

Noun

premillennial (plural premillennials)

  1. One who believes in the advent of Christ before the new millennium.
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