quincentenary
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /kwɪnˈsɛntənˌɛri/
KK: /kwɪnˈsɛntənˌɛri/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a period of five hundred years or to the celebration of a five hundredth anniversary.
Example
The quincentenary of the city's founding was celebrated with a grand festival.
Conversation
Did you know this year marks a quincentenary for our town's founding?
Wow, that's a long time! How are they planning to celebrate?
They're organizing a big festival with historical exhibitions and performances.
That sounds amazing! I can't wait to see the quincentenary events.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
quintuple
fivefold
pentacentennial
Antonyms
single
onefold
monetary
noun
Definition
A celebration or event marking the 500th anniversary of something.
Example
The city held a grand festival to commemorate its quincentenary.
Conversation
Did you hear about the big celebration for the quincentenary of our town?
Yeah, I can't believe it's been 500 years since it was founded!
I know, right? They’re planning some really cool events for it.
Root Explanation
Quincentenary → It is formed from "quinque" (meaning five) and "centum" (meaning hundred) and the suffix "-ary" (meaning relating to). The word refers to a period of five hundred years, particularly in the context of anniversaries or celebrations.
Memory Tip
Think of 'five' ('quinque') and 'hundred' ('centum') to remember that a quincentenary is a celebration of five hundred years.
Visually Confused Words
bicentenary
centenary
tricentenary