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bicentenary
[ bahy-sen-ten-uh-ree, bahy-sen-tn-er-ee; especially British bahy-sen-tee-nuh-ree ]
bicentenary
/ ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛnɪəl; ˌbaɪsɛnˈtiːnərɪ /
adjective
- marking a 200th anniversary
- occurring every 200 years
- lasting 200 years
noun
- a 200th anniversary
Word History and Origins
Origin of bicentenary1
Example Sentences
A service to celebrate the fire brigade bicentenary is being held at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh on Wednesday 23 October.
On the bicentenary of the poet's death, the Byron Society is fundraising to get it moved to Hyde Park.
It has promised to recognise child abuse in its bicentenary celebrations in 2024-25 and has created an online reporting portal for pupils.
Portuguese officials gave the go ahead for the preserved organ to be moved from the city of Porto for the celebrations of Brazil's bicentenary.
Now Charleston is celebrating Vesey’s legacy with several days of events to commemorate the bicentenary of the attempted uprising, and to teach more people about his story.
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