triennial
pronunciation
How to pronounce triennial in British English:
UK [traɪˈeniəl]
How to pronounce triennial in American English:
US [traɪˈɛniəl]
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- Noun:
- the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
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- Adjective:
- occurring every third year or lasting 3 years
Word Origin
- triennial (adj.)
- 1630s, "lasting three years;" 1640s, "occurring every three years," with -al (1) + Latin triennium "three-year period," from tri- "three" (see tri-) + annus "year" (see annual). For vowel change, see biennial. As a noun, 1630s. Related: Triennially.
Example
- 1. The guangzhou triennial is widely considered china 's most significant art event ; unesco has recently designated shenzhen , china 's wealthiest city , as one of the world 's 16 " creative cities " ; and hong kong has raised its cultural game with various high-profile festivals and initiatives .
- 2. The finns won attention with their performances in triennial tests sponsored by the organization for economic cooperation and development , a group funded by 30 countries that monitors social and economic trends .