quinquennial
pronunciation
How to pronounce quinquennial in British English:
UK [kwɪŋ'kwenɪəl]
How to pronounce quinquennial in American English:
US [kwɪn'kwenɪrl]
Word Origin
- quinquennial (adj.)
- late 15c., "lasting five years," from Latin quinquennis "of five years, celebrated every fifth year," from quinque- "five" (see quinque-) + ending from biennial, etc. Meaning "happening once every five years" attested from c. 1600. As a noun from 1895; earlier quinquennal (1610s).
Example
- 1. And next year there will be an important quinquennial party conclave , followed by the olympic games in beijing in 2008 .
- 2. Folk music was encouraged to some degree under the socialist government , who promoted a quinquennial music festival at gjirokast 05 r provided that the musicians expressed frequent support for the party leaders .