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chiliad

/tʃaɪliəd/ noun · British & US
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What does chiliad mean?

noun

A period of 1,000 years; a millennium. A chiliad is often used to describe a long period of time, especially one that is considered significant or memorable.

Example

"The discovery of the New World marked the beginning of a new chiliad in human history."

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