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semicentenary

noun
/ˌsɛˌmaɪˌsɛnˈtɛnəri/US/ˌsɛmɪsɛnˈtiːnri/UK

Etymology

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

  1. derived from centenaire
  2. derived from centēnārius
  3. prefixed as semicentenary — “semi + centenary”

Definitions

  1. Synonym of semicentennial

    Synonym of semicentennial: a 50th anniversary.

    • The city celebrated its semicentenary last year.

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