This is the 3083rd most frequent Dutch word.
decennialang
For decades.
The word 'decennialang' is used as an adjective to describe the extended duration of experience accumulated over decades.
Hij heeft decennialang ervaring opgedaan in deze industrie.
He has gained decades-long experience in this industry.
Here, 'decennialang' describes the prolonged timeframe of the conflict, emphasizing its length.
Tijdens het decennialange conflict zochten mensen naar vrede.
During the decades-long conflict, people searched for peace.
In this sentence, 'decennialang' modifies the time period the artworks were hidden, highlighting the extended duration.