Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quarter-century
noun
/ˈkwɔːtər ˈsɛnʧəri/
Definition
A period of twenty-five years.
Examples
- It took a quarter-century for the technology to become widely adopted.
- Many changes have occurred in society over the past quarter-century.
- Her career has spanned nearly a quarter-century in the field of education.
Meaning
The term ‘quarter-century’ is often used to describe any event or milestone that has occurred over the span of twenty-five years, signifying a significant timeframe in history or personal life.
Synonyms
- 25 years
- quarter of a century
- one-fourth of a century
