Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-millennium
Noun
/ðə mɪˈlɛn.i.əm/
Definition
A period of one thousand years, often used to refer to a significant era in history or future predictions.
Examples
- The millennium celebration brought people from all over the world to see the New Year’s Eve fireworks.
- Many people believe that the millennium marked the beginning of a new era.
- In the year 2000, various cultures celebrated the turn of the millennium in unique ways.
Meaning
In a broader context, ‘the millennium’ can signify the transition between two thousand-year periods, commonly associated with the year 2000 and the following one thousand years.
Synonyms
- Millenary
- Thousand-year period
