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millennia
Millennia (noun) means the plural of millennium; periods of a thousand years. Example: “These ruins have stood for millennia.”
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The plural of millennium; periods of a thousand years.
"In ancient Egypt, at the turn of the first millennia, animal mummies were produced in vast numbers as offerings to the pantheon of gods."
— Lidija McKnight, The crocodile with eight heads (2015)
"These ruins have stood for millennia."
How to use millennia
Learner’s notesIn 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
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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.
