# bicentennial

/ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛniəɫ/ (US) · /baɪsɪntˈɛnɪəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bicentennial
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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