Millennium

/mɪˈlɛniəm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A period of one thousand years.

The year 2000 marked the beginning of a new millennium.

A period of great joy or happiness, often associated with the idea of a utopian future.

The advent of the new millennium brought hopes for peace and prosperity.

In a religious context, the thousand-year reign of Christ on Earth, as referenced in the Book of Revelation.

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.

Millennial

Many millennials are known for their tech-savvy skills.

Y2K

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