turn of the millennium

== English == === Noun === turn of the millennium 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. ==== Usage notes ==== While technically the 3rd millennium began January 1, 2001, popular celebrations and common usage focused on the transition into the year 2000. ==== Related terms ==== turn of the century turn of the year === See also === millennium bug Millennium celebrations on Wikipedia.Wikipedia