bicentenary

American  

[bahy-sen-ten-uh-ree, bahy-sen-tn-er-ee, bahy-sen-tee-nuh-ree] / ˌbaɪ sɛnˈtɛn ə ri, baɪˈsɛn tnˌɛr i, ˌbaɪ sɛnˈti nə ri /

adjective

Chiefly British.

plural

bicentenaries

1. bicentennial.

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bicentenary British  

/ ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛnɪəl, ˌbaɪsɛnˈtiːnərɪ /

adjective

1. marking a 200th anniversary

2. occurring every 200 years

3. lasting 200 years

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noun

1. a 200th anniversary

Etymology

Origin of bicentenary

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.

From BBC

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

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