noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A biennial celebration or exhibition

   "In Venice for the 2005 biennale with the architect David Adjaye and the artist Olafur Eliasson. 6."

Synonyms

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biennal

Example

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"The Venice Biennale is a contemporary art exhibition that takes place every two years."

Etymology

From Italian biennale.

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