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millenary

[miˈlen(ə)rē]

millenary Definition

  • 1relating to a thousand or a period of a thousand years
  • 2a set of one thousand things

Using millenary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "millenary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The millenary celebration of the city's founding was a grand event.

  • Example

    The book collection contains a millenary of rare manuscripts.

  • Example

    The temple houses a millenary of Buddha statues.

millenary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for millenary

Phrases with millenary

  • a kingdom that lasts for a thousand years

    Example

    The Bible mentions a millenary kingdom in the Book of Revelation.

  • a plant that blooms once every thousand years

    Example

    The agave plant is known as a millenary plant because it takes a thousand years to bloom.

  • a tradition that has lasted for a thousand years

    Example

    The millenary tradition of papermaking in Japan is still practiced today.

Origins of millenary

from Latin 'millenarius', from 'mille' meaning 'thousand'

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Summary: millenary in Brief

The term 'millenary' [miˈlen(ə)rē] refers to something related to a thousand or a period of a thousand years. It can also refer to a set of one thousand things. Examples include 'The millenary celebration of the city's founding was a grand event.' and 'The book collection contains a millenary of rare manuscripts.' Phrases like 'millenary kingdom' and 'millenary tradition' denote a kingdom or tradition that has lasted for a thousand years.