millennium
noun
a period of 1,000 years.
millenniums
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pluralof millennium.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It would guide scientists in their understanding of our still-unfolding present for generations, perhaps even millenniums, to come.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2024
After a religious revolt against robots millenniums before the start of the series, the use of intelligent machines was banned.
From New York Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
Supported by Annabeth, who is a hothead, and Grover, who is careful, Percy has strong motivations to carry on through life-threatening challenges from mythological creatures that have had millenniums to hone their particular life-threatening skills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2023
Zionism as a concept was once clearly understood: the belief that Jews, who have endured persecution for millenniums, needed refuge and self-determination in the land of their ancestors.
From New York Times ● Dec. 10, 2023
Collectively, memorable events have caused the ever-quickening pace of change during the past five millenniums, which begin with what we call the ancient world.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
