bicentenary

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

adjective

Chiefly British.

plural

bicentenaries 

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

The Lions have faced France only once before, crossing the Channel for a 1989 fixture that commemorated the bicentenary of the French Revolution.

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

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

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

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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.

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