semicentennial

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English

Etymology

From semi- (“half”) +‎ centennial (“100 year, 100th anniversary”), q.v.

Pronunciation

Adjective

semicentennial (not comparable)

  1. Of or related to a 50th anniversary, occurring every 50 years.

Translations

Noun

semicentennial (plural semicentennials)

  1. A 50th anniversary.
    The city celebrated its semicentennial last year.

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