Meaning & use
Quinquennial
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Occurring every five years, or lasting for a period of five years.
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The organization holds a quinquennial review of its membership policies.
The census is conducted on a quinquennial basis in some countries.
A note on using this word
Built from the Latin roots 'quinque' (five) and 'annus' (year), the same pattern as 'biennial' and 'centennial.'
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five-yearly
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