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millennia

Millennia (noun) means the plural of millennium; periods of a thousand years. Example: “These ruins have stood for millennia.”

noun

The plural of millennium; periods of a thousand years.

"These ruins have stood for millennia."

How to use millennia

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMore than one thousand-year period — the plural form of "millennium."

Common mistake

Millennia is already plural; don't write "millenniums" or "millenias."

Common pairings

for millennia over millennia millennia ago

Word forms

millennia plural, millennias plural

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Rhymes for millennia

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Frequently asked questions

What does “millennia” mean?

The word “millennia” means the plural of millennium; periods of a thousand years. In plain terms, more than one thousand-year period — the plural form of "millennium.".

How do you use “millennia” in a sentence?

Here is “millennia” used in a sentence: “These ruins have stood for millennia.”

What part of speech is “millennia”?

“Millennia” is a noun.

Is “millennia” a common word?

“Millennia” is an uncommon word in modern English.