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millennium

UK
/mɪˈlɛn.i.əm/
US
/mɪˈlɛn.i.əm/

Translations

millenniumnoun
millennia
pl
UK
/mɪˈlɛn.i.əm/
US
/mɪˈlɛn.i.əm/
The new millennium began in the year 2000.
Новое тысячелетие началось в 2000 году.
Synonyms
century
thousand years
era
age
eon
millenniumadjective
UK
/mɪˈlɛn.i.əm/
US
/mɪˈlɛniəm/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g. "Millennium Bridge").
Synonyms
millennial
millenary
millenarian
thousand-year

Definitions

millenniumnoun
A period of one thousand years, especially when calculated from the traditional date of the birth of Christ.
The year 2000 marked the beginning of a new millennium.
A hoped-for period of joy, serenity, prosperity, and justice.
Many people dream of a future millennium where peace prevails worldwide.
The thousandth anniversary of a significant event, institution, or individual.
The university plans an elaborate ceremony for the millennium of its founding.
millenniumadjective
Relating to or commemorating a millennium.
The city hosted a series of millennium celebrations.
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