Meaning of the word millennia in English

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millennia

US /mɪˈlɛn.i.ə/
UK /mɪˈlɛn.i.ə/
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Plural Noun

periods of a thousand years

Example:
For millennia, humans have gazed at the stars and wondered about the universe.
The ancient civilization flourished for several millennia.