Semicentenary (Noun)
Meaning
The 50th anniversary (or the celebration of it).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The semicentenary celebrations were held with great enthusiasm to commemorate 50 years of independence of the nation.
- Our alma mater organized a grand function to observe the semicentenary of its establishment as an esteemed educational institution.
- On this momentous day of its semicentenary, we should recollect and recognize the courageous and brave decisions of the founder of this college.
- Marking its semicentenary in grand style was fitting as a reward to honor and make jubilant note of those moments as ever first school got initiated with vision.
- Last month our parents celebrated the semicentenary of their wedding day with all their family and relatives.