sesquicentennial

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Etymology [edit]

sesqui- (one-and-a-half) +‎ centennial (of 100 years)

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛniəl/
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Adjective [edit]

sesquicentennial (not comparable)

  1. Occurring every 150 years
  2. Of, or relating to a sesquicentenary

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Noun [edit]

sesquicentennial (plural sesquicentennials)

  1. A 150th anniversary.
    The city celebrated its sesquicentennial last year.

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