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biennio

two-year period

noun BYEN-nyoh Rare
Time Time Expressions

Origin: Latin biennium (two years)

Also means

biennium

Usage Note

Biennio is the standard Italian term for a two-year span, widely used in academic calendars (il primo biennio = the first two-year cycle of secondary school) and political/economic contexts (nel biennio 2020-2021). Its counterpart triennio covers three years. The plural is bienni.

Examples

"Il biennio di studi si conclude a giugno."

Natural Translation

The two-year study period ends in June.

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