bicentenary
Americanadjective
adjective
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marking a 200th anniversary
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occurring every 200 years
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lasting 200 years
noun
Etymology
Origin of bicentenary
Example Sentences
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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
Ms Hughes said she was happy to see the doors reopen for services, with 2022 marking its bicentenary.
From BBC ● May 7, 2022
They say the year would include spectacular opening and closing events, the bicentenary of the world's first public steam railway, a travelling fair asking "big questions" about the local economy, and a 12-month space programme.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2022
With Eliot’s bicentenary next week, it remains a mystery to those who love her best just why she will have fewer parties, presents, candles and cakes than her near contemporaries, the Brontë sisters.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 16, 2019
A bicentenary exhibition of Sweet Peas was given in London in July, 1900; now there is formed a Sweet Pea Society.
From Old-Time Gardens Newly Set Forth by Earle, Alice Morse
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