Millennial: meaning, definitions and examples

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millennial

 

[ mษชหˆlษ›niษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

generation identifier

A millennial is typically defined as a person who reached adulthood around the year 2000. This generation is characterized by a distinctive set of values, experiences, and attitudes shaped by the rise of technology and social media. Millennials are often noted for their preference for experiences over material goods, as well as their inclination toward collaboration and social responsibility. The millennial generation has been a driving force in various cultural and economic shifts, including workplace dynamics and consumer behavior.

Synonyms

Echo Boomers, Gen Y, generation Y.

Examples of usage

  • Many millennials prefer to travel rather than buy a house.
  • Millennials are often blamed for the decline of certain industries.
  • Tech companies often target millennials in their marketing.
  • The millennial generation is known for its online activism.

Translations

Translations of the word "millennial" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น millennial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคฒเฅ‡เคจเคฟเคฏเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Millennial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ milennial

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะปะตะฝั–ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ millenials

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใƒฌใƒ‹ใ‚ขใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท millรฉnaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ milenial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท milenyal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ€๋ ˆ๋‹ˆ์–ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูŠู„ ุงู„ุฃู„ููŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mileniรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mileniรกl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒ็ฆงไธ€ไปฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mileniฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ millennial

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะปะปะตะฝะธะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ milenial

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ milenial

Etymology

The term 'millennial' was popularized by authors William Strauss and Neil Howe in their book 'Generations' published in 1991. They used the term to describe the generation of people who would come of age around the turn of the millennium, which referred to the year 2000. The unique characteristics attributed to this generation stem from significant societal changes during their formative years, including the rapid advancement of technology and the internet. This generation experienced events such as the 9/11 attacks, the Great Recession, and the rise of social media, all of which have influenced their outlook on life and work. Over time, the label has evolved and is frequently used in discussions about youth culture, consumer behavior, and socio-economic trends.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,516, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.