Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

quinquennium

noun
kwɪnˈkwɛn.i.əm
Definition
A period of five years.
Examples
  • The country set its economic goals for the next quinquennium to achieve sustainable growth.
  • During the quinquennium of 2015 to 2020, significant strides were made in educational reform.
Meaning
Quinquennium refers specifically to any span of five consecutive years, often used in contexts such as planning, government, or finance to denote a five-year term or cycle.
Synonyms
  • five-year period
  • term
  • five years