Millennial: meaning, definitions and examples
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millennial
[ mษชหlษniษl ]
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:
๐ต๐น millennial
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคฟเคฒเฅเคจเคฟเคฏเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Millennial
๐ฎ๐ฉ milennial
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัะปะตะฝัะฐะป
๐ต๐ฑ millenials
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฌใใขใซ
๐ซ๐ท millรฉnaire
๐ช๐ธ milenial
๐น๐ท milenyal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ ๋์ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูู ุงูุฃูููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ mileniรกl
๐ธ๐ฐ mileniรกl
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็ฆงไธไปฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ mileniฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ millennial
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะธะปะปะตะฝะธะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ milenial
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.