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Millennium
01
a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ
02
(New Testament) in Revelations it is foretold that those faithful to Jesus will reign with Jesus over the earth for a thousand years; the meaning of these words have been much debated; some denominations (e.g. Jehovah's Witnesses) expect it to be a thousand years of justice and peace and happiness
03
the 1000th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
Example
The invention of printing was a pivotal development during the second millennium.
The medieval cathedral took nearly a millennium to complete, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.
Futurists speculate about technological advancements that may shape the next millennium.
Historians study events that occurred during the first millennium AD to understand ancient civilizations.
At the turn of the millennium, there were widespread fears about the Y2K bug affecting computer systems worldwide.
