Meaning & use

biennially

adverb·Advanced

Happening once every two years.

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The conference is held biennially, so the next one won't take place until 2028.

The committee meets biennially to review the organization's long-term strategy.

A note on using this word

Biennially, meaning every two years, is often confused with biannually, which usually means twice a year; check context carefully.

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every two years

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