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turn of the millennium

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The cultural moment around the year 2000, specifically the late 1990s and early 2000s (1999-2001), marking the shift from the 2nd to the 3rd millennium, characterized by tech booms (e.g. dot-com), Y2K anxieties, and significant global cultural shifts.

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Examples

“Remember⟳ the turn⟳ of the millennium? The excitement, the fears, and let’s not forget⟳ those unforgettable fashion choices? The Y2K aesthetic is making a loud comeback in graphic design⟳.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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