millennium
Pronunciation: [mɪˈlɛniəm]
Word
Context: "time"
(noun) a period of one thousand years. It's a long time that is often used to talk about history, especially big changes or events.
Example
The year 2000 marked the beginning of a new millennium.
Example
People often think a millennium is just a short time, but it's actually a whole thousand years.
Example
What major events happened during the last millennium?
Context: "celebration"
(noun) the celebration of a thousand years. This often includes parties or special events to mark the end of one millennium and the start of another.
Example
Many countries held grand celebrations to ring in the new millennium.
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Not everyone was excited about the millennium celebration; some thought it was just a normal year.
Example
How did your family celebrate the new millennium?
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