1930s
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/ˌnaɪnˈtiːn ˈθɜr.tiz/
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/ˌnaɪnˈtiːn ˈθɜː.tiz/
the decade 1930–1939
Etymology
'1930s' originates from the use of Arabic numerals in English, specifically the number '1930' combined with the English plural suffix '-s' to indicate the decade.
'1930s' changed from the word form 'the nineteen-thirties' and from the earlier typographic form '1930's' (with an apostrophe), and eventually became the modern numeric plural form '1930s'.
Initially expressed as 'the nineteen-thirties' or written as '1930's'; over time the shortened numeric plural '1930s' became the standard written form for the decade.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the decade from 1930 to 1939 inclusive; the years 1930–1939 as a historical period.
The 1930s were marked by the Great Depression.
Synonyms
Numeral 1
a numeric designation referring to the set of years 1930–1939; often used attributively (e.g., 1930s fashion).
1930s fashion featured wide skirts and tailored suits.
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