Bicentenary
/ˌbaɪsɛnˈtɛnəri/
A bicentenary is the 200th anniversary of an important event, often marked by formal celebration or commemoration.
Examples
- We are planning events for the bicentenary of the poet's birth.
- The bicentenary was commemorated with a special coin issue.
- The town celebrated the bicentenary of its founding with a week-long festival.
- They released a documentary to honor the bicentenary of the battle.
- The university marked the bicentenary of its establishment in 1823.
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