Definition

Relating to a period of 300 years or the celebration of a 300th anniversary.

Example

The city held a tercentenary celebration to mark its 300 years of history.

Conversation

Did you hear about the tercentenary celebration in our town?

Yeah, I read something about it in the newspaper.

It’s a big deal since it marks 300 years since the town was founded.

I can't wait to see what events they have planned for the tercentenary!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A celebration or event marking the 300th anniversary of something.

Example

The town held a grand festival for its tercentenary, celebrating 300 years of history.

Conversation

Did you hear about the town's tercentenary celebration this year?

Yeah, I read they’re planning a huge parade and fireworks!

I can’t believe it’s been 300 years already.

Root Explanation

Tercentenary → It is formed from "ter-" (meaning three) and "centenary" (from Latin "centenarius", meaning a hundred). The word refers to a celebration or event that occurs every three hundred years.

Memory Tip

Think of 'three' ('ter-') and 'hundred' ('centenary') to remember that tercentenary refers to a celebration that happens every three hundred years.

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