Fifth Monarchist

English

Etymology

In reference to a prophecy in the Book of Daniel that four ancient monarchies (Babylonian, Persian, Macedonian, and Roman) would precede the kingdom of Christ.

Noun

Fifth Monarchist (plural Fifth Monarchists)

1. (historical, Christianity) A member of an extreme Puritan sect active from 1649 to 1660.

   Hyponym: Fifth Monarchy Man

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