millennium
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A period of one thousand years.
Usage notes
"Millennium" has two n's, and its plural can be either "millennia" or "millenniums".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The city has stood on this site for more than a _____."
Answer: millennium
In your own words, what does "millennium" mean?
A period of one thousand years.
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