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Plural
millennia
1
a period of one thousand years, usually calculated from the year of the birth of Jesus Christ
- Historians study events that occurred during the first millennium AD to understand ancient civilizations.
- 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.
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the prophesied thousand-year reign of the faithful with Christ, as described in Revelation, interpreted differently across Christian traditions
- Some groups expect the millennium to bring global peace.
- Debates over the millennium shaped entire movements.
- They read the passage as a literal millennium.
- The community prepared for the coming millennium.
- Sermons on the millennium vary widely.
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the thousandth anniversary or celebration of an event
- The city marked its millennium with a year-long festival.
- The cathedral's millennium drew huge crowds.
- They unveiled a monument for the town's millennium.
- The kingdom's millennium was observed across regions.
- Plans for the millennium began decades ahead.
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