ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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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