triennium

triennium Definition

tri·en·nium (trī en′ē əm)

noun pl. trienniums -·ni·ums or triennia -·nia (-ə)

a period of three years

Etymology: L, see triennial

triennium Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

next: As could be expected these discussions and agreed outcomes will continue to shape the work of MLA East of England in the next triennium.
past: The Secretariat has been reorganized in the past triennium.
new: Return to top Education matters ( meeting 24 July 2005 ) The Committee met in July to plan its work for the new triennium.

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