Quatercentennial (Noun)
Meaning
The 400th anniversary (or the celebration of it).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The town of Plymouth is preparing to celebrate its quatercentennial in 2020, marking 400 years since the Pilgrims arrived in America.
- The university's quatercentennial celebrations will include a series of lectures, concerts, and exhibitions showcasing its rich history.
- The city's quatercentennial committee has been working for years to plan a year-long celebration that will honor its founding in 1620.
- The museum is hosting a special quatercentennial exhibit featuring artifacts and artwork from the past four centuries.
- The quatercentennial anniversary of the Mayflower's arrival in America will be marked with a reenactment of the historic voyage.