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Bicentennial

Biˊcen-ten′ni-al

,
Adj.
[Pref.
bi-
+
centennial
.]
1.
Consisting of two hundred years.
2.
Occurring every two hundred years.

Biˊcen-ten′ni-al

,
Noun.
The two hundredth year or anniversary, or its celebration.

Definition 2024


bicentennial

bicentennial

English

Adjective

bicentennial (not comparable)

  1. Relating to the 200th anniversary of an event or happening.
  2. Occurring every two hundred (200) years

Noun

bicentennial (plural bicentennials)

  1. The 200th anniversary of an event or happening.
    The US bicentennial in 1976 was celebrated greatly because the economy happened to be good.