Quincentenary (Noun)
Meaning
The 500th anniversary (or the celebration of it).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The university is preparing to celebrate its quincentenary with a grand ceremony and a year-long series of events.
- The city's quincentenary celebrations will include a parade, fireworks, and a historical reenactment of its founding.
- The museum is hosting an exhibition to commemorate the quincentenary of the famous artist's birth.
- The town's quincentenary festivities will feature traditional music, dance, and food from the region.
- The company is marking its quincentenary by launching a new product line and offering special discounts to customers.