Word
bicentennial
Phoneticsbi·cen·ten·ni·al
US/ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛniəɫ/
UK/baɪsɪntˈɛnɪəl/
Definition
n. the 200th anniversary of an important event or the founding of a country. It is a special time for people to celebrate and remember the past.
n. the 200th anniversary of a significant event or the establishment of a nation. Often used to describe the period of celebration surrounding such a milestone.
Examples
“The city held a big parade to celebrate its bicentennial.”
“The bicentennial of the nation's independence was marked by a series of public lectures and historical exhibitions across the capital.”
“While the bicentennial provided a moment for national reflection, it also sparked intense debates among historians regarding the accuracy of the official narrative presented in the commemorative ceremonies.”
Examples
simple
“The city held a big parade to celebrate its bicentennial.”
contextual
“The bicentennial of the nation's independence was marked by a series of public lectures and historical exhibitions across the capital.”
complex
“While the bicentennial provided a moment for national reflection, it also sparked intense debates among historians regarding the accuracy of the official narrative presented in the commemorative ceremonies.”
Real-World Examples
“Local celebrations of Capital Day gained traction in 1976, with the bicentennial celebration of American independence.” “On the bicentennial of “The Last Man,” it still carries ethical relevance for navigating present and future worlds of environmental and political disaster.” Etymology
From bi- + centennial.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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