Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to a millennium or span of a thousand years: Pertaining to a period of one thousand years.
   • Characteristic of the generation born roughly between the early 1980s and late 1990s: Relating to the attitudes, culture, or experiences of the Millennial generation.

2. Noun:

   • A person born between the early 1980s and late 1990s: A member of the Millennial generation.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The study examined millennial population trends over the last thousand years.
  • Companies are adapting to millennial values, such as a preference for work-life balance.
• Noun:
  • As a millennial, she is comfortable with technology and values experiences over possessions.

Advanced Usage

• "Millennial mindset": Refers to the characteristic attitudes and priorities often associated with this generation, such as digital nativeness, social consciousness, and a desire for purposeful work.
  • The brand's marketing strategy aims to appeal to the millennial mindset.
• "Millennial pink": A specific shade of pale pink that became a notable cultural and design trend in the 2010s.
  • The interior of the café was decorated in millennial pink and rose gold.

Variants and Related Words

• Millennium (n): A period of one thousand years.
  • The world celebrated the start of the third millennium in the year 2000.
• Millennia (n): Plural form of 'millennium'.
  • These traditions have been passed down for millennia.

Synonyms

• Adjective (generational sense): Gen Y (informal).
• Noun: Gen Y-er, Echo Boomer (demographic term).

Related Phrases

• "Millennial burnout": A term describing a state of chronic stress and exhaustion perceived to be common among millennials due to economic and social pressures.
  • Articles often discuss millennial burnout in the modern workplace.
• "OK, boomer": A retort, often used by millennials and Gen Z, to dismiss or mock the outdated viewpoints of an older person (typically a Baby Boomer).
  • When her uncle criticized her career choice, she just said, "OK, boomer."

Adjective

1. relating to a millennium or span of a thousand years