bicentenary

[ bahy-sen-ten-uh-ree, bahy-sen-tn-er-ee; especially British bahy-sen-tee-nuh-ree ]

adjective

, Chiefly British.

, plural bi·cen·ten·ar·ies.

1. bicentennial.

bicentenary

/ ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛnɪəl; ˌbaɪsɛnˈtiːnərɪ /

adjective

1. marking a 200th anniversary
2. occurring every 200 years
3. lasting 200 years

noun

1. a 200th anniversary

Word History and Origins

Origin of bicentenary¹

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

Example Sentences

A service to celebrate the fire brigade bicentenary is being held at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh on Wednesday 23 October.

From BBC

On the bicentenary of the poet's death, the Byron Society is fundraising to get it moved to Hyde Park.

From BBC

It has promised to recognise child abuse in its bicentenary celebrations in 2024-25 and has created an online reporting portal for pupils.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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