Definition

Relating to an event that occurs every 200 years or marks a 200th anniversary.

Example

The city celebrated its bicentennial with a grand parade and fireworks.

Conversation

Did you hear about the upcoming bicentennial celebration in our town?

Yeah, I read something about it! It's going to be quite a big event.

I think it’s exciting to celebrate something that happens only every 200 years.

Definitely! We should plan to go and enjoy all the festivities.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A celebration or event that marks the 200th anniversary of something.

Example

The city held a grand festival for its bicentennial celebration.

Conversation

Did you hear about the bicentennial celebration happening next year?

Yeah, I read about it! It's going to be a big event.

I can't wait to see what activities they plan for the bicentennial.

Root Explanation

Bicentennial → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "centennial" (from Latin "centennium", meaning a hundred years). The word "bicentennial" refers to the celebration of a two-hundred-year anniversary.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('bi-') and 'hundred years' ('centennial') to remember that bicentennial means a celebration of two hundred years.

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