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Definition of Bicentennial
1. Adjective. Of or relating to or completing a period of 200 years. "Bicentennial celebration"
2. Noun. The 200th anniversary (or the celebration of it).
Generic synonyms: Anniversary, Day Of Remembrance
Derivative terms: Bicentenary
Definition of Bicentennial
1. a. Consisting of two hundred years.
2. n. The two hundredth year or anniversary, or its celebration.
Definition of Bicentennial
1. Adjective. Relating to the 200th anniversary of an event or happening. ¹
2. Adjective. Occurring every two-hundred (200) years ¹
3. Noun. The 200th anniversary of an event or happening. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bicentennial
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bicentennial
Literary usage of Bicentennial
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. American Annals of the Deaf by Conference of Executives of American Schools for the Deaf (1911)
"The De l'Epée bicentennial.—The two hundredth anniversary of the birth of the
Abbe de I' Epée was celebrated by the deaf of the world at Paris August 1-4, ..."
2. Friends' Quarterly Examiner by London Yearly Meeting (Society of Friends) (1883)
"THE WILLIAM PENN bicentennial. AFTER making every allowance for the peculiar
difficulties attending the celebration of the bicentennial of the peace-loving ..."
3. Annual Report of the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society to by American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society (1908)
"bicentennial OF BIRTH OF LINNAEUS. On Friday, May 23, 1907, the Society participated
in the celebration in New York City of the 200th anniversary of the ..."
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