English Explanatory Dictionary

semicentennial

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or related to a 50th anniversary, occurring every 50 years.
noun
  1. A 50th anniversary.

Pronunciation

/ˌsɛˌmaɪsnˈtɛniəl/ /ˌsɛmisnˈtɛniəl/ /ˌsɛˌmaɪsənˈtɛniəl/ /ˌsɛmisənˈtɛniəl/ /ˌsɛmɪsɛnˈtɛnɪəl/

Word forms

semicentennial semicentennials

Etymology

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

Synonyms

semicentenary jubilee golden anniversary golden jubilee (50th anniversary of a coronation) golden wedding (50th anniversary of a marriage)
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