MILLENNIUM - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a span of 1000 years
Categories: Time period, Period of time, Period
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
(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
Categories: Doctrine, Philosophy, Philosophical system, School of thought, Ism
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
the 1000th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
Categories: Anniversary, Day of remembrance
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "millennium" comes from Latin mīlle, which comes from Late Latin millennium.
🧩 Fun Fact
Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.