millennials

[/mɪˈlɛniəlz/]
noun
millennials
1. People born between approximately 1981 and 1996, coming of age during the early 2000s and known for growing up with digital technology and the internet
Millennials have transformed the job market with their expectations of work-life balance and meaningful employment.
Os millennials transformaram o mercado de trabalho com suas expectativas de equilíbrio entre vida pessoal e profissional.
2. The generation that came of age around the turn of the millennium, characterized by technological fluency and digital nativity
Many millennials prefer to shop online rather than visit brick-and-mortar stores.
Muitos millennials preferem fazer compras online em vez de visitar lojas físicas.
The term 'millennials' has become widely discussed in both Brazilian and American media, often associated with debates about work culture, consumerism, technology adoption, and social values. In Brazil, younger professionals embraced the label as part of workplace discussions about generational differences. The term is frequently used in marketing and business strategy across both cultures.
NYC Slang
Gen Y, Millennials
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Gen YGeneration Ydigital nativesnet generation
Antonyms / Antônimos
Baby BoomersGeneration XGen Z

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
millennials
Often used without translation; sometimes called 'geração Y' or 'geração do milênio'
São Paulo
millennials
Widely used in business and marketing contexts
Rio de Janeiro
millennials
Common usage in cultural and social discussions
Portugal
millennials
Used similarly to Brazil; sometimes 'geração Y' is preferred in formal contexts

Related Words

generationgenerational cohortdigital nativessocial mediatechnologyinternet

Related Idioms & Phrases

millennials are killing [industry]
the millennial generation
millennial pink
millennial burnout
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