Definition of Millennium

1. Noun. A span of 1000 years.

Exact synonyms: Millenary
Generic synonyms: Period, Period Of Time, Time Period
Terms within: Century
Derivative terms: Millenary, Millennial, Millennian

2. 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.
Generic synonyms: Doctrine, Ism, Philosophical System, Philosophy, School Of Thought
Category relationships: New Testament
Derivative terms: Millenary

3. Noun. The 1000th anniversary (or the celebration of it).
Exact synonyms: Millenary
Generic synonyms: Anniversary, Day Of Remembrance
Derivative terms: Millenary, Millennial

Definition of Millennium

1. n. A thousand years; especially, the thousand years mentioned in the twentieth chapter of Revelation, during which holiness is to be triumphant throughout the world. Some believe that, during this period, Christ will reign on earth in person with his saints.

Definition of Millennium

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Millennium

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millenarian
millenarianism
millenarianisms
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millennium (current term)
millenniumism
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millepore
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miller
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