Meaning of the word millennium in English
What does millennium mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
millennium
US /mɪˈlen.i.əm/
UK /mɪˈlen.i.əm/
Noun
1.
a period of a thousand years, especially when calculated from the traditional date of the birth of Christ
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The year 2000 marked the beginning of a new millennium.
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We are living in the third millennium.
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2.
a period of great happiness or human perfection
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Many hope for a future millennium of peace and prosperity.
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The concept of a golden millennium is found in various cultures.
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