MILLENNIUM


Meaning of MILLENNIUM in English

n. (pl. millenniums or millennia) 1 a period of 1,000 years, esp. that of Christ's prophesied reign in person on earth (Rev. 20:1-5). 2 a period of good government, great happiness, and prosperity. millennial adj. millennialist n. & adj.

[ mod.L f. L mille thousand after BIENNIUM ]

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