/ˈmɪl.jən/

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Meaning

A thousand thousands (1,000,000).

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Word origin

From Old French milion, meaning a great thousand.

Origin
Old French
Root
milion

Examples

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1,000,000 people live in the city.

winning .

She dreams of winning 1,000,000 pounds.

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There are very many stars in the sky.

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Free printable study downloads for the English word "million" (A thousand thousands (1,000,000).): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.

This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 2: million, alright, white and 7 more words.