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Millennium
01
a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ
Examples
Historians study events that occurred during the first millennium AD to understand ancient civilizations.
02
the prophesied thousand-year reign of the faithful with Christ, as described in Revelation, interpreted differently across Christian traditions
Examples
Some groups expect the millennium to bring global peace.
03
the thousandth anniversary or celebration of an event
Examples
The city marked its millennium with a year-long festival.
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