bicentenary

noun
UK: /ˌbaɪsenˈtiːnəri/
US: /ˌbaɪsenˈtenəri/

  1. The 200th anniversary of a significant event.

    1. The city celebrated its bicentenary last year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bicentenary of the composer's birth will be marked by festivals and concerts. [ ] [ ]

  2. A period of 200 years.

    1. The church was built nearly a bicentenary ago. [ ] [ ]
    2. The painting remained in the family for almost a bicentenary before being sold. [ ] [ ]
bicentenary adjective

  1. Relating to or celebrating a bicentenary.

    1. The museum held a bicentenary exhibition. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bicentenary celebrations included a parade and a historical reenactment. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bicentenary" in English means: The 200th anniversary of a significant event., A period of 200 years..

The phonetic transcription of "bicentenary" is /ˌbaɪsenˈtiːnəri/ in British English and /ˌbaɪsenˈtenəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "bicentenary": "The city celebrated its bicentenary last year.". More examples on the page.