Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chiliad
noun
/ˈkɪliæd/
Definition
A group of one thousand things, typically used in contexts related to years or numerical quantities.
Examples
- The year 2000 marked the start of the third chiliad in the 21st century.
- Some religious groups believe in a biblical chiliad where Christ will reign for a thousand years.
Meaning
The term ‘chiliad’ often refers to a period of a thousand years, especially in reference to the eschatological belief in a millennium or the year 1000.
Synonyms
- millennium
- thousand
