Word of the Day: Quadrennium


Word of the Day
Quadrennium

Pronunciation
     [kwo-dren-ee-uh m]
MEANING
  noun: 
A period of four years.

ETYMOLOGY
1815–25; < Neo-Latin, alteration of Latin quadriennium, equivalent to quadri- quadri-
+ -enn-, combining form of annus year (cf. annual) + -ium -ium

Usage: 
     Given the great interest in its work the decision to continue was made by the executive and the general assembly for the next quadrennium.

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