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someone who is part of the generational group born between approximately 1981 and 1996
What is the origin and meaning of the word "millennial"?
The term millennial refers to people born roughly between 1981 and 1996, a generation that came of age during the rise of the internet, social media, and rapid technological change. Millennials are often credited with driving cultural shifts toward inclusivity, sustainability, and digital innovation, while also facing economic challenges such as student debt, housing market barriers, and job instability. The label is widely used in media, marketing, and generational studies, sometimes positively to highlight adaptability and creativity, and sometimes negatively in stereotypes about entitlement or sensitivity.
relating to a time span of a thousand years
related to or belonging to the generation of people born between the 1980s and 1990s
referring to the belief in a future age of peace and happiness, often associated with the return of Christ to earth
