ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Semiquincentennial

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌsɛ.miˌkwɪn.sɛnˈtɛ.ni.əl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Semiquincentennial is an adjective meaning Of or related to a 250th anniversary.

Meaning

Of or related to a 250th anniversary.

More Meanings

  1. A 250th anniversary.

Example Sentences

The year 2026 will mark the semiquincentennial of the founding of the United States.
Parades, pageants, flag-waving and fireworks. These, plus a good dose of history, will all play a role in the United States Semiquincentennial celebrations leading up to and on July 4, 2026 — the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

Word Forms

Synonyms for semiquincentennial

Depending on context, synonyms include sestercentennial.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sesquicentennial, sesquicentenary, quasquicentennial, quincentennial, bicentenary, quadricentennial.

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