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Definition: FIFTH MONARCHY

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. A universal monarchy, supposed to be the subject of prophecy in Daniel ii.; the four preceding monarchies being Assyrian, Persian, Grecian, and Roman.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: FIFTH MONARCHY

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. A universal monarchy, supposed to be the subject of prophecy in Daniel ii.; the four preceding monarchies being Assyrian, Persian, Grecian, and Roman.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: FIFTH MONARCHY

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Fifth monarchyA universal monarchy, supposed to be the subject of prophecy in Daniel ii.; the four preceding monarchies being Assyrian, Persian, Grecian, and Roman. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
Fifth monarchy men(Hist.), a fanatical sect in England, of the time of the commonwealth, who maintained that there would be a fifth universal monarchy, during which Christ would reign on earth a thousand years. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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