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millennial
The term carries a dual identity, shifting between a neutral demographic label and a culturally charged stereotype. In sociological contexts, it identifies a specific age cohort, but in popular media, it often evokes images of tech-savviness, social activism, or perceived entitlement. This creates a tension where the word can be used as a precise descriptor or a subtle pejorative depending on the speaker's intent.
When used in a theological or historical sense to describe a thousand-year period, the word loses its generational connotation entirely. In these instances, it functions as a formal temporal marker, often associated with utopian visions or apocalyptic timelines, distancing itself from the modern colloquial usage.
Meanings
A person born between approximately 1981 and 1996, belonging to the generation following Generation X.
Relating to or characteristic of the generation of people born between approximately 1981 and 1996.
Examples
As a millennial, I remember the transition from dial-up to broadband.
The company is trying to attract millennial talent with flexible work hours.
Millennial parents often prioritize organic food for their children.
Millennial parents often prioritize organic food for their children.
I wonder if the millennial mindset really differs from Gen Z.
The marketing campaign targets the millennial demographic specifically.
The marketing campaign targets the millennial demographic specifically.
He is a millennial who prefers vinyl records over streaming.
The prophecy spoke of a millennial cycle of rebirth.