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Millenniums Meaning in English

word · lemma: millennium

məˈɫɛniəmz
muh-LEN-ee-umz
mɪlˈɛniəmz
mil-EN-ee-umz

Definition

A period of one thousand years. The word is most often used when talking about long stretches of history or major time periods.

Usage & Nuances

'Millennia' is the more common plural, but 'millenniums' is also correct. Used mainly in formal, academic, or historical contexts. Collocates with 'spanning', 'over', or 'across'. Not to be confused with 'century' (100 years).

Example Sentences

Ancient civilizations have existed for many millenniums.

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The Earth has changed a lot over the millenniums.

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Some animals have survived for several millenniums.

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They studied climate patterns across the past four millenniums.

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History books sometimes cover events from many different millenniums.

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Human art has evolved in incredible ways through countless millenniums.

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