ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Semicentennial

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌsɛˌmaɪsnˈtɛniəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Semicentennial is an adjective meaning Of or related to a 50th anniversary, occurring every 50 years.

Meaning

Of or related to a 50th anniversary, occurring every 50 years.

More Meanings

  1. A 50th anniversary.

Example Sentences

The city celebrated its semicentennial last year.

Word Forms

Synonyms for semicentennial

Depending on context, synonyms include semicentenary, jubilee.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sesquicentennial, demisesquicentennial, quincentennial, bicentennial, pentennial, quinquagenary.

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