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short twentieth century

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1. short twentieth century - Noun

2. Short twentieth century - Proper noun

Meaning

short twentieth century

(history, specifically) The period between 1914 and 1991, from the beginning of World War I to the fall of the Soviet Union. [from 1990s]

short twentieth century (plural short twentieth centuries)

(history, generally) Any period of years defined by significant historical events falling within the 20th century (1 January 1901 to 31 December 2000).

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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