Meaning & Definition of word "Millennium"

Millennium

/mɪˈlɛniəm/

1. A period of one thousand years.
- Example: The year 2000 marked the beginning of a new millennium.
2. A period of great joy or happiness, often associated with the idea of a utopian future.
- Example: The advent of the new millennium brought hopes for peace and prosperity.
3. In a religious context, the thousand-year reign of Christ on Earth, as referenced in the Book of Revelation.
- Example: Many believers are looking forward to the second coming and the subsequent millennium.

From Latin 'millennium', derived from 'mille' meaning 'thousand' + 'annus' meaning 'year'.

millennium bug:

A computer programming issue occurring at the turn of the century when dates are represented in two digits.

millennial generation:

Refers to the demographic cohort born roughly between 1981 and 1996, known for growing up during the rise of the internet.

new millennium:

Refers to the start of the year 2000, often associated with new beginnings and significant changes.

century:

A period of one hundred years.

decade:

A period of ten years.

epoch:

A particular period in history or a person's life.

Meaning: Millennial

Example Sentence: Many millennials are known for their tech-savvy skills.

Meaning: Y2K

Example Sentence: The Y2K phenomenon worried many people about the millennium bug causing computer failures.