Decennium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈsɛnɪəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decennium is a noun meaning (rare) Synonym of decade: a ten year period.
Meaning
(rare) Synonym of decade: a ten year period.
Example Sentences
Christian leaders refused even to *look* through Galileo's telescope (as a matter of fact, the Vatican cleared Galileo's name only as late as in the previous decennium).
G.B. still has to cope with the heritage of approx. 20 years of consecutive Conservative reigns, just as you guys are getting your act together after almost a decennium of Enlightened Ronnie.
Word Forms
- decenniums
- decennia
Synonyms for decennium
Depending on context, synonyms include decade, decennary.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decennary, decade, decennial, decenniad, centennium, decad.
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