adj, noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The 200th anniversary of an event or happening.

   "The US bicentennial in 1976 was celebrated greatly because the economy happened to be good."

2. 2
   the 200th anniversary (or the celebration of it) wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Relating to the 200th anniversary of an event or happening. not-comparable
2. 2
   Occurring every two hundred (200) years. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   of or relating to or completing a period of 200 years wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bicentenaryanniversaryannual holidaybicentenarybicentenarybiennial

Example

More examples

"Vikings 1 and 2 were launched in 1976, the year in which the United States celebrated its bicentennial."

Etymology

From bi- + centennial.

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