Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tercentenary
noun
/ˌtɜː.sənˈtɛn.ər.i/
Definition
The three-hundredth anniversary of an event or the celebration of such an anniversary.
Examples
- The city held a grand festival to celebrate its tercentenary.
- In 2022, we marked the tercentenary of the famous author’s birth.
- The tercentenary of the university attracted visitors from around the world.
Meaning
Tercentenary refers to the 300-year milestone commemorating a significant event, often involving festivities and reflections on the past.
Synonyms
- Tricentennial
- 300th anniversary
- Three-hundredth celebration
