QUINQUENNIAL


Meaning of QUINQUENNIAL in English

— quinquennially , adv.

/kwin kwen"ee euhl, kwing-/ , adj.

1. of or lasting for five years.

2. occurring every five years.

n.

3. something that occurs every five years.

4. a fifth anniversary.

5. a five-year term in office.

6. a quinquennium.

[ 1425-75; late ME quinquenni ( s ) of five years + -AL 1 ]

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