Definition of PRETERIST

preterist

Plural: preterists

Noun

  • a theologian who believes that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (the Book of Revelation) have already been fulfilled
  • One whose chief interest is in the past.
  • An adherent of preterism; one who believes that the Biblical prophecies of the Apocalypse refer to historical events which have already taken place.

Origin / Etymology

From preter- + -ist.

Scrabble Score: 11

preterist: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
preterist: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
preterist: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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