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Definition of bicentennial

bicentennial

/ˌbaɪ.sɛnˈtɛn.i.əl/
bi · cen · ten · ni · al
Plural:bicentennials
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• noun

1

A two-hundredth anniversary or its celebration.

Example

"The city is planning a massive festival to mark the upcoming bicentennial of its founding."

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• adjective

1

Relating to a two-hundredth anniversary, or occurring once every two hundred years.

Example

"The university organized a special series of public lectures as part of its bicentennial celebrations."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century by combining the Latin prefix 'bi-' (meaning 'two') with 'centennial', which stems from Latin 'centum' ('hundred') and 'annus' ('year').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bicentennial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bicentennial
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