millennium

[ mi-len-ee-uh m ]
/ mɪˈlɛn i əm /

noun, plural mil·len·ni·ums, mil·len·ni·a [mi-len-ee-uh] /mɪˈlɛn i ə/.

a period of 1000 years.
the millennium, the period of a thousand years during which Christ will reign on earth. Rev. 20:1–7.
a period of general righteousness and happiness, especially in the indefinite future.
a thousandth anniversary.

Origin of millennium

1630–40; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin mill(e) a thousand + -ennium, extracted from biennium, triennium, etc.

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British Dictionary definitions for millennium

millennium
/ (mɪˈlɛnɪəm) /

noun plural -nia (-nɪə) or -niums

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

Derived forms of millennium

millennial, adjective millennialist, noun millennially, adverb

Word Origin for millennium

C17: from New Latin, from Latin mille thousand + annus year; for form, compare quadrennium

Cultural definitions for millennium

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

The meaning of the Bible's (see also Bible) words about the millennium has been much debated by Christians (see also Christian). Prophecies about the millennium are part of the basic doctrine of several denominations, including Jehovah's Witnesses.

notes for millennium

Figuratively, a “millennium” is a period of great justice and happiness on Earth.