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adjective quin·quen·ni·al \ kwin-ˈkwe-nē-əl , kwiŋ- \

Definition of quinquennial

1 :consisting of or lasting for five years

2 :occurring or being done every five years

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quinquennial

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quinquennially

play \kwin-ˈkwe-nē-ə-lē, kwiŋ-\ adverb

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Sometime in October, the Communist Party leadership will gather for the 19th Party Congress, a quinquennial event where the future leadership of the party is determined.

— chicagotribune.com, "China is trying to give the internet a death blow," 25 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of quinquennial

15th century

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