Definition

Relating to a time period that occurs after the year 2000, often associated with changes in society, culture, or technology following the millennium.

Example

The postmillennial generation is known for its digital fluency and social awareness.

Conversation

I read an article about postmillennial trends in technology yesterday.

Oh really? What did it say about them?

It mentioned how postmillennial kids are really into digital experiences.

That makes sense; they’ve grown up with it all around them!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Postmillennial → It is formed from "post-" (meaning after) and "millennium" (from Latin "mille" meaning thousand and "annus" meaning year). The term refers to a period or belief that comes after a thousand years, often in a religious or prophetic context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'millennium' referring to a thousand years — this helps you remember that 'postmillennial' relates to the time after a thousand years.

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