Millennium

usgb/mɪˈleniəm/
noun

A period of 1000 years.

We are now in the third millennium.
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Often appears as...

  • third millennium
  • new millennium
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Counting Millennia

When referencing centuries, 'millennium' helps mark time in larger blocks.

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The discovery of fire changed human life in the first millennium.
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Historical Events

Use 'millennium' to contextualize significant historical periods or events.

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The Roman Empire fell before the second millennium began.
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Future Projections

Futuristic discussions often mention 'millennium' to frame long-term speculations.

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By the next millennium, humans might live on Mars.
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