millennial

adjective/mɪˈlɛniəl/

Frequency rank: #9,284 most common English word

Meaning

relating to or denoting the generation of people born roughly between 1981 and 1996.

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Example sentence

Many millennial workers prefer flexible remote jobs over traditional office roles.

Synonyms & related words

  • gen-y

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