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sesquicentennial

ses·qui·cen·ten·ni·al
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ses-kwi-sen-ten-ee-uh l]
    • /ˌsɛs kwɪ sɛnˈtɛn i əl/
    • /sˌeskwɪsəntˈenɪəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ses-kwi-sen-ten-ee-uh l]
    • /ˌsɛs kwɪ sɛnˈtɛn i əl/

Definitions of sesquicentennial word

  • adjective sesquicentennial pertaining to or marking the completion of a period of 150 years. 1
  • noun sesquicentennial a 150th anniversary or its celebration. 1
  • noun sesquicentennial commemoration of 150 years 1
  • noun sesquicentennial commemorating 150 years 1
  • adjective sesquicentennial of or relating to a period of 150 years 0
  • noun sesquicentennial a period or cycle of 150 years 0
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Origin of sesquicentennial

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1875-80; sesqui- + centennial

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Parts of speech for Sesquicentennial

noun
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sesquicentennial popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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