bicentenary

English

Etymology

bi- +‎ centenary

Pronunciation

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Noun

bicentenary (plural bicentenaries)

1. A 200th anniversary.
   • 2020 October 21, Howard Johnston, “Regional News: Eastern: Shildon”, in Rail, page 24:

     Original stone Stockton & Darlington Railway sleepers, thought to be 195 years old, have been installed as close as possible to the route's original starting point. They carry replica fishbelly rails, and the project [...] was part of an initiative by the Brusselton Incline Group to mark the start of the five-year countdown to the S&D bicentenary celebrations in 2025.