Millennium or Millenium

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Millennium (not Millenium).

Correct Spelling

Millennium

Incorrect Spelling

Millenium

How common is this error?

There are 376,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Millenium'. 'Millenium' ranks in the top 30 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 1,052 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

The word 'millennium' is a noun. It refers to a period of a thousand years. In a broader context, it can also denote a significant period of time marked by particular events or characteristics.

Examples of millennium being used in a sentence:

Correct The discovery of the ancient ruins marked an important milestone for archaeology, revealing secrets from a lost millennium.
Incorrect The discovery of the ancient ruins marked an important milestone for archaeology, revealing secrets from a lost millenium.
Correct As we approached the new millennium, people around the world celebrated with hopes for a brighter future.
Incorrect As we approached the new millenium, people around the world celebrated with hopes for a brighter future.
Correct In literature, the theme of time travel often explores the possibilities of visiting different centuries within a single millennium.
Incorrect In literature, the theme of time travel often explores the possibilities of visiting different centuries within a single millenium.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Millennium

What is its origin?

The word 'millennium' originates from the Latin word 'millennium', which is derived from 'mille' meaning 'thousand' and 'annus' meaning 'year'. It refers to a period of a thousand years.

How do you pronounce millennium?

'Millennium' is pronounced as /mɪˈlɛn.i.əm/. It can be phonetically represented as "mil-LEN-ee-um."

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'millennium' can be used in a sentence like this: "The year 2000 marked the beginning of a new millennium." When using 'millennium,' it is important to spell it correctly, noting that it has two 'n's and two 'l's, and to recognize its plural form 'millennia,' which refers to multiple periods of a thousand years.

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