preterist

1 of 2

noun

pret·​er·​ist

ˈpretərə̇st,

-rēt-

plural preterists

in Christianity : one who holds that the prophecies in the Bible about the End Times have already been fulfilled compare futurist, presentist

preterist

2 of 2

adjective

"

: of or relating to the preterists or their views

Word History

Etymology

Noun

preter- + -ist

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!