millenary
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /mɪˈlɛnəri/
KK: /mɪˈlɛnəri/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a period of a thousand years or to the idea of a thousand years.
Example
The millenary celebration marked the thousand-year anniversary of the city's founding.
Conversation
Did you know that the festival has a millenary history?
Really? That's impressive!
Yeah, people have celebrated it for over a thousand years.
It must be fascinating to see how traditions have evolved.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
thousand
millennial
decadal
Antonyms
single
annual
centennial
noun
Definition
A term that refers to a period of one thousand years or a group of one thousand units or things.
Example
The millenary celebration marked the end of a thousand years of history.
Conversation
Did you know the museum has an exhibit about the millenary history of the city?
Really? That sounds fascinating!
Yeah, it covers events from the last thousand years.
Root Explanation
Millenary → It is formed from "mille" (from Latin, meaning one thousand) and "-ary" (meaning relating to or connected with). The word "millenary" refers to something that is related to or consisting of a thousand, often used in the context of a period of a thousand years.
Memory Tip
Think of 'mille' meaning one thousand, and remember that 'millenary' relates to something involving a thousand.
Visually Confused Words
bimillenary
termillenary