Millennium

Pronunciation: /mɪˈlɛniəm/

Definitions of millennium

noun a period of great happiness, prosperity, peace, or tranquility

Example Sentences

A1 The millennium is a period of one thousand years.

A2 Many people believe that the new millennium started in the year 2000.

B1 The turn of the millennium brought about many technological advancements.

B2 The construction of the Great Wall of China took place over several centuries, spanning different millennia.

C1 The concept of time measurement in astronomy involves the use of millennia.

C2 Archaeologists study ancient civilizations that existed thousands of millennia ago.

Examples of millennium in a Sentence

formal The millennium is often considered a period of one thousand years.

informal I can't believe we're already in the third millennium!

slang This party is going to be lit - we're ringing in the new millennium in style!

figurative The invention of the internet was a game-changer, marking a new millennium in communication.

Grammatical Forms of millennium

• plural: millenniums
• comparative: more millennium
• superlative: most millennium
• present tense: millennium
• future tense: will millennium
• perfect tense: have millennium
• continuous tense: is millennium
• singular: millennium
• positive degree: millennium
• infinitive: to millennium
• gerund: millenniuming
• participle: millenniumed

Origin and Evolution of millennium

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'millennium' originates from the Latin words 'mille', meaning 'thousand', and 'annus', meaning 'year'. It was first used in the context of a period of one thousand years.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'millennium' has come to be used to refer to a significant period of time, often associated with the turn of a new century or millennium, and is commonly used in discussions about future events or milestones.