mil·len·ni·al
mə-ˈle-nē-əl 
1
: of or relating to a millennium
This geopolitical specification of the millennium—this identification of the New Jerusalem with a particular place and people—was rare, even in a time of millennial fervor.—
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.2
: of, relating to , or belonging to the generation of people born in the 1980s or 1990s : of or relating to millennials
More than 60% of millennial voters support the birth control mandate.—Katie McDonough
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: a person born in the 1980s or 1990s
—usually plural
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Adjective
Increasingly, millennial workers are prioritizing flexibility, ownership, mental well-being, and aligned values alongside salary.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Trivia Night Ready to put your millennial knowledge to the test?
—Kayla Rivera, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
Noun
The suburbs also are becoming more appealing to aging millennials looking to settle down or newcomers looking for lower prices.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
For a generation that watched millennials grind themselves down at open-plan desks, the corner office — always a stretch — no longer looks worth the cost.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
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“Millennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millennial. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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millennial
1 of 2 adjective
mil·len·ni·al
mə-ˈle-nē-əl
: of or relating to a millennium
millennial
2 of 2 noun
: a person born in the 1980s or 1990s
—usually used in plural
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