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quadrennium Definition

quad·ren·nium (kwä dren′ē əm)

noun pl. -·ni·ums or -·nia-ə

a period of four years

Etymology: L quadriennium < quadri- (see quadri-) + annus, year (see annual)

quadrennium Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • next: Given the great interest in its work the decision to continue was made by the Executive and the General Assembly for the next quadrennium.