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short twentieth century proper n

(history, specifically) The period between 1914 and 1991, from the beginning of World War I to the fall of the Soviet Union. short twentieth century n (history, generally) Any period of years defined by significant historical events falling within the 20th century (1 January 1901 to 31 December 2000).

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