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单词 septennium
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Definition of septennium in English:

septennium

nounPlural septenniums, Plural septennia sɛpˈtɛnɪəmsepˈtenēəm
rare
  • A specified period of seven years.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In Wurtemburg the fall has been somewhat less striking, the mortality rates for the two septennia and for the year 1894 being 199, 107, and 104 respectively.
    • This septennium must designate something peculiar and different from the time following.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from late Latin, from Latin septem 'seven' + annus 'year'.

 
 

Definition of septennium in US English:

septennium

nounsepˈtenēəm
rare
  • A specified period of seven years.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In Wurtemburg the fall has been somewhat less striking, the mortality rates for the two septennia and for the year 1894 being 199, 107, and 104 respectively.
    • This septennium must designate something peculiar and different from the time following.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from late Latin, from Latin septem ‘seven’ + annus ‘year’.

 
 
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