preterist

[ pret-er-ist ]

noun

1. a person who maintains that the prophecies in the Apocalypse have already been fulfilled. Compare futurist ( def 2 ), presentist.

adjective

1. of or relating to the preterists.

Word History and Origins

Origin of preterist¹

First recorded in 1960–65; preter- + -ist

Example Sentences

You should have been more balanced and at least informed your readers of the preterist view, which supports the teachings of Jesus Christ.

From Time Magazine Archive

Associated words: preterist, preterition, pretermission, preteritive, preterit, aorist, aoristic, retrospect, retrospective, retrospection, antiquary, antiquity, antiquarian, quondam, antecedent, antecedence, antecedents. past, a. bygone, elapsed; preterite, preterit. pastime, n. amusement, sport, diversion, recreation, divertisement, entertainment, play, fun. pastor, n.

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