triennium

/traɪˈɛniəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A period of three years; a three-year span or cycle.

“The university’s triennium saw significant developments in the field of renewable energy.”

2. noun

A period of three years in a cycle of ecclesiastical office or term, especially in the Catholic Church.

“The bishop served a triennium in Rome before returning to his diocese.”

Synonyms

  • three-year cycle
  • three-year period

Antonyms

  • annual cycle
  • single-year period