sexcentenary

[ seks-sen-ten-uh-ree, seks-sen-tn-er-eeor, especially British -sen-tee-nuh-ree ]

adjective

1. pertaining to 600 or a period of 600 years; marking the completion of 600 years.

noun

, plural sex·cen·ten·ar·ies.

1. a 600th anniversary or its celebration.

sexcentenary

/ ˌsɛksɛnˈtiːnərɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to 600 or a period of 600 years
2. of, relating to, or celebrating a 600th anniversary

noun

1. a 600th anniversary or its celebration

Word History and Origins

Origin of sexcentenary¹

First recorded in 1770–80; sex- + centenary

Word History and Origins

Origin of sexcentenary¹

C18: from Latin sexcentēnī six hundred each