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Definition of tricentennial

tricentennial

/ˌtraɪsɛnˈtɛniəl/
tri · cen · ten · ni · al
Plural:tricentennials
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tricentennial Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A three-hundredth anniversary, or the celebration of it.

Example

"Thousands of residents gathered in the town square to commemorate the city's tricentennial."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, marking, or lasting for a period of three hundred years; occurring every three hundred years.

Example

"The historic university is planning a series of academic lectures and concerts for its tricentennial celebration."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century by combining the prefix tri- (from Latin tres, meaning 'three') with centennial, ultimately from Latin centum ('hundred') and annus ('year').

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