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The Britannica Dictionary biannual 1 ENTRIES FOUND:

• biannual (adjective)

biannual /baɪˈænjəwəl/ adjective biannual /baɪˈænjəwəl/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of BIANNUAL always used before a noun 1 : happening twice a year : semiannual

• The group holds biannual meetings in December and July.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 : happening every two years : biennial

• The art show is a biannual event that won't happen again for two more years.

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