millennium
a period of 1,000 years: This great stone monument has seen it all—hardship, plenty, and everything in between—over a millennium and a half.
the year 2000, or the turn of the 21st century:In 1995, approaching the millennium, the city covered nearly 67,000 acres and had a population of over 1 million.
the millennium, Christianity. the period of 1,000 years during which Christ will reign on earth, as an interpretation of a vision set forth by the apostle John in the book of Revelation.: Also the Millennium .
a period of general righteousness and happiness, especially in the indefinite future.
a thousandth anniversary.
Origin of millennium
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How to use millennium in a sentence
Two and a half millennia ago, Siddhartha Gautama sought enlightenment.
The Buddhist Business of Poaching Animals for Good Karma | Brendon Hong | December 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe fact is, there are facially neutral religious rules that have been unevenly enforced for millennia.
Catholic Church: Religious Freedom Trumps Civil Rights | Jay Michaelson | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMBP has been practiced for millennia with varying regularity among different sects of the Jewish community.
Why Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Babies Keep Getting Herpes | Emily Shire | July 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor the first time in almost two millennia, the church will allow women to hold some of its highest positions.
Church of England Gets Female Bishops and a Conservative Backlash | Nico Hines | July 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut at least in warfare, there are certain rules that go back millennia.
We Should Negotiate With Terrorists. We Always Have. | Michael Tomasky | June 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
All these peoples have changed greatly during past millennia both for better and worse, usually probably in the latter direction.
The New Stone Age in Northern Europe | John M. TylerIt applies to every great migration of peoples extending over centuries or millennia.
The New Stone Age in Northern Europe | John M. TylerA few brief centuries or a few millennia, and again war would flame.
The Black Star Passes | John W CampbellWith a shuddering groan the great plug freed itself from the grip of millennia; turned a few inches in its hole.
Astounding Stories, August, 1931 | VariousWe've had to fight for our very lives every inch of the way, endure the setbacks lasting for centuries, millennia.
Eight Keys to Eden | Mark Irvin Clifton
British Dictionary definitions for millennium
/ (mɪˈlɛnɪəm) /
the millennium Christianity the period of a thousand years of Christ's awaited reign upon earth
a period or cycle of one thousand years
a time of peace and happiness, esp in the distant future
a thousandth anniversary
Origin of millennium
1Derived forms of millennium
- millennial, adjective
- millennialist, noun
- millennially, adverb
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Cultural definitions for millennium
A period of a thousand years foretold in the Book of Revelation. During the millennium, those who have been faithful to Jesus and who have not worshiped the Antichrist will reign with Jesus over the Earth. According to the Book of Revelation, the millennium will precede the final battle for control of the universe; Judgment Day will come afterward.
Notes for millennium
Notes for millennium
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