millennium

noun

mil·len·ni·um mə-ˈle-nē-əm How to pronounce millennium (audio)

plural millennia mə-ˈle-nē-ə How to pronounce millennium (audio)

or millenniums

: the thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation sense 3) 20 during which holiness is to prevail and Christ is to reign on earth

: a period of great happiness or human perfection

: a period of 1000 years

especially : one reckoned from the beginning of the Christian era

at the start of the third millennium

: a 1000th anniversary or its celebration

In 2015 the city of Leipzig, Germany, celebrated its millennium.

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Since in Latin mille means "thousand", a millennium lasts 1,000 years. Thus, we're living today at the beginning of the third millennium since the birth of Christ. But some religious sects, relying on a prophecy in the biblical Book of Revelation, speak of a coming millennium when Jesus will return to reign on earth for 1,000 years, evil will be banished, and all will live in peace and happiness. Members of these sects who keep themselves in a constant state of preparedness are called millenarians or millennialists.

Example Sentences

The book describes the changes that have occurred in the landscape over many millennia. The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of the third millennium.

Recent Examples on the Web The story briskly moves to modern times, sketching out the state’s incompetent attempt at electric market deregulation at the turn of the new millennium.

Russ Mitchellstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 In 2005 and 2006, Jim Goldberg traveled to Ukraine as part of a project which investigated migration, at the start of the new millennium.

Vogue, 29 Aug. 2022 The remake, released in February 2000, would became her first single of the new millennium.

Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 The third decade of the millennium looks quite different for the Korean entertainment scene compared with just a few years earlier.

Patrick Frater, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 This new generation of Celtic stars has a chance to extend our local sports High Renaissance (12 championships in the new millennium), which started with 24-year-old Brady upsetting the St. Louis Rams in New Orleans in February 2002.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2022 Ditto the Avalon, the Cressida for the coming millennium.

Phil Berg, Car and Driver, 15 July 2022 Clooney, it must be known, was doing cowl necklines and slinky cuts way before the Blumarine revival sparked the millennium bug.

Alice Newbold, Vogue, 13 July 2022 The millennium ended with balanced budgets—in fact, Bill Clinton bequeathed George W. Bush a $236 billion surplus—and widespread talk of paying off the entire national debt.

Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 27 June 2022 See More

单词	millennium
释义	millennium noun mil·len·ni·um mə-ˈle-nē-əm plural millennia mə-ˈle-nē-ə or millenniums 1 a : the thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation sense 3) 20 during which holiness is to prevail and Christ is to reign on earth b : a period of great happiness or human perfection 2 a : a period of 1000 years especially : one reckoned from the beginning of the Christian era at the start of the third millennium b : a 1000th anniversary or its celebration In 2015 the city of Leipzig, Germany, celebrated its millennium. Did you know? Since in Latin mille means "thousand", a millennium lasts 1,000 years. Thus, we're living today at the beginning of the third millennium since the birth of Christ. But some religious sects, relying on a prophecy in the biblical Book of Revelation, speak of a coming millennium when Jesus will return to reign on earth for 1,000 years, evil will be banished, and all will live in peace and happiness. Members of these sects who keep themselves in a constant state of preparedness are called millenarians or millennialists. Example Sentences The book describes the changes that have occurred in the landscape over many millennia. The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of the third millennium. Recent Examples on the Web The story briskly moves to modern times, sketching out the state’s incompetent attempt at electric market deregulation at the turn of the new millennium. Russ Mitchellstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 In 2005 and 2006, Jim Goldberg traveled to Ukraine as part of a project which investigated migration, at the start of the new millennium. Vogue, 29 Aug. 2022 The remake, released in February 2000, would became her first single of the new millennium. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 The third decade of the millennium looks quite different for the Korean entertainment scene compared with just a few years earlier. Patrick Frater, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 This new generation of Celtic stars has a chance to extend our local sports High Renaissance (12 championships in the new millennium), which started with 24-year-old Brady upsetting the St. Louis Rams in New Orleans in February 2002. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2022 Ditto the Avalon, the Cressida for the coming millennium. Phil Berg, Car and Driver, 15 July 2022 Clooney, it must be known, was doing cowl necklines and slinky cuts way before the Blumarine revival sparked the millennium bug. Alice Newbold, Vogue, 13 July 2022 The millennium ended with balanced budgets—in fact, Bill Clinton bequeathed George W. Bush a $236 billion surplus—and widespread talk of paying off the entire national debt. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 27 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology New Latin, from Latin mille thousand + New Latin -ennium (as in biennium) First Known Use circa 1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing millennium the millennium the millennium Kids Definition millennium noun mil·len·ni·um mə-ˈle-nē-əm plural millennia -nē-ə or millenniums 1 : a period of 1000 years 2 : a 1000th anniversary or its celebration millennium noun as in renaissance a period of happiness and prosperity It is hoped that the new tax plan will bring about a thriving millennium. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance renaissance heyday prime zenith summit pinnacle bloom meridian silver age apex climax peak glory blossom salad days flower golden age acme flush belle epoque Antonyms & Near Antonyms dark age
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millennium

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