Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

biennium

Noun
/baɪˈɛn.i.əm/
Definition
A period of two years.
Examples
  • The funding for the project was allocated for a biennium, covering the years 2020 to 2021.
  • During the biennium, the committee will assess the effectiveness of the new regulations.
  • The school district plans to implement new programs over the next biennium to enhance student learning.
Meaning
Often used to refer to a specific two-year time frame in contexts such as budgets, programs, or legislative sessions.
Synonyms
  • two-year period
  • biannual
  • duumvirate