Meaning of turn of the millennium | Babel Free
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.
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.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.