SEMICENTENNIAL

semicentennial, semicentenary

(adjective) of or relating to or marking the 50th anniversary

semicentennial, semicentenary

(noun) the 50th anniversary (or the celebration of it)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

semicentennial (not comparable)

Occurring every 50 years

Noun

semicentennial (plural semicentennials)

A 50th anniversary.

Source: Wiktionary


Sem`i*cen*ten"ni*al, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to half of a century, or a period of fifty years; as, a semicentennial commemoration.

Sem`i*cen*ten"ni*al, n.

Definition: A fiftieth anniversary.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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