bicentenary

American  

[bahy-sen-ten-uh-ree, bahy-sen-tn-er-ee, bahy-sen-tee-nuh-ree] / ˌbaɪ sɛnˈtɛn ə ri, baɪˈsɛn tnˌɛr i, ˌbaɪ sɛnˈti nə ri /

adjective

Chiefly British.

plural

bicentenaries

1. bicentennial.

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bicentenary British  

/ ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛnɪəl, ˌbaɪsɛnˈtiːnərɪ /

adjective

1. marking a 200th anniversary

2. occurring every 200 years

3. lasting 200 years

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noun

1. a 200th anniversary

Etymology

Origin of bicentenary

First recorded in 1860–65; bi- ¹ + centenary

Example Sentences

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.

From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2022

There will also be a "surprise" announcement closer to the bicentenary relating to one of the National Gallery's most famous works, Van Gogh's Sunflowers.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2022

The 12 masterpieces that are part of the bicentenary plans will be sent to 12 museums and galleries across the four nations of the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2022

Quiet, sincere and more famous in his lifetime as an organist and teacher than as a composer, Franck celebrates the bicentenary of his birth this year.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2022

Of or pertaining to two hundred, esp. to two hundred years; as, a bicentenary celebration.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah