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millennia

 

[ mɪˈlɛniə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

time period

Millennia is the plural form of millennium, which refers to a period of one thousand years. It is often used in discussions about historical, cultural, and geological time frames. The term can denote a span of time that marks significant events, transitions, or cycles in history. For example, we often refer to the last two millennia when discussing societal advancements and changes. The concept is vital for understanding long-term trends in human civilization.

Synonyms

epoch, era, thousand years

Examples of usage

  • The city has existed for millennia.
  • Millennia of evolution shaped the species.
  • Civilizations have risen and fallen over the millennia.
  • These artifacts are thousands of years old, dating back to ancient millennia.

Translations

Translations of the word "millennia" in other languages:

🇵🇹 milénios

🇮🇳 सहस्त्राब्दियाँ

🇩🇪 Jahrtausende

🇮🇩 milennium

🇺🇦 тисячоліття

🇵🇱 milennia

🇯🇵 千年

🇫🇷 millénaires

🇪🇸 milenios

🇹🇷 bin yıllar

🇰🇷 천년

🇸🇦 ألفية

🇨🇿 tisíciletí

🇸🇰 tisícročia

🇨🇳 千年

🇸🇮 tisočletja

🇮🇸 þúsund ár

🇰🇿 мыңжылдық

🇬🇪 ათასწლიანი

🇦🇿 minillik

🇲🇽 milenios

Etymology

The word 'millennia' originates from the Latin word 'millennium', which is derived from 'mille' meaning 'thousand' and 'annus' meaning 'year'. The term entered the English language around the 17th century, initially denoting a period of a thousand years in a religious context, especially in reference to the prophesied 'Millennium' of peace and righteousness found in biblical texts. Over time, the usage of 'millennia' has expanded, and it is now widely used in various fields such as history, archaeology, and sociology to describe lengthy periods that span a thousand years. The plural form 'millennia' became prevalent as discussions about timelines, from the prehistoric era to contemporary society, increasingly utilized the term to provide deeper insights into human development and the passage of time.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,477, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.