Bicentennial
noun
The 200th anniversary of a significant event.
The country is preparing for the bicentennial of its independence.
Often appears as...
- bicentennial celebrations
- bicentennial anniversary
adjective
Relating to or marking a period of 200 years.
The museum opened a bicentennial exhibition showcasing history over the past 200 years.
Often appears as...
- bicentennial year
- bicentennial exhibition
noun
The 200th anniversary of a significant event.
The country is preparing for the bicentennial of its independence.
Often appears as...
- bicentennial celebrations
- bicentennial anniversary
adjective
Relating to or marking a period of 200 years.
The museum opened a bicentennial exhibition showcasing history over the past 200 years.
Often appears as...
- bicentennial year
- bicentennial exhibition
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Milestone
Used to mark significant historical occasions or anniversaries.
The city's bicentennial parade commemorated its 200-year history.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Annual
Bicentennial is not an annual event, it occurs once every 200 years.
Next year is the 199th anniversary, so it's not a bicentennial.
Pro Tip 3/3Nation Celebrations
Often involves national festivities and public holidays.
In 2026, America will observe the bicentennial of its 50th state.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Milestone
Used to mark significant historical occasions or anniversaries.
The city's bicentennial parade commemorated its 200-year history.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Annual
Bicentennial is not an annual event, it occurs once every 200 years.
Next year is the 199th anniversary, so it's not a bicentennial.
Pro Tip 3/3Nation Celebrations
Often involves national festivities and public holidays.
In 2026, America will observe the bicentennial of its 50th state.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Milestone
Used to mark significant historical occasions or anniversaries.
The city's bicentennial parade commemorated its 200-year history.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Annual
Bicentennial is not an annual event, it occurs once every 200 years.
Next year is the 199th anniversary, so it's not a bicentennial.
Pro Tip 3/3Nation Celebrations
Often involves national festivities and public holidays.
In 2026, America will observe the bicentennial of its 50th state.
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Quote examples
James M. Buchanan
American Economist
In 1987, the United States celebrates the bicentennial anniversary of the constitutional convention that provided the basic rules for the American political order. This convention was one of the very few historical examples in which political rules were deliberately chosen.
Quote examples
Richard Ben-Veniste
American Lawyer
At bottom, the decision to pardon Nixon was a political judgment properly within the bounds of Ford's constitutional authority. The specter of a former president in the criminal dock as our country moved into its bicentennial year was profoundly disturbing.
Quote examples
Fred Kaplan
American Author
I'm not a Lincoln expert, rather a biographer who has had the pleasure of reading much of what has been written about him from his lifetime to this year of his bicentennial. Some advice: Don't try that unless you have at least five years available.
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Aaron Dessner
American Musician
There are so many books out about Abraham Lincoln out now because it's the bicentennial of his birth. I've known a lot about the Civil War, but I'm just getting more into it.
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Edwidge Danticat
Haitian Author
To start with, for example this year, 2004, is the bicentennial of Haitian independence.
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Caitlyn Jenner
American Athlete
The Montreal Olympics were in July 1976, the bicentennial, at the height of patriotism.
Quote examples
James M. Buchanan
American Economist
In 1987, the United States celebrates the bicentennial anniversary of the constitutional convention that provided the basic rules for the American political order. This convention was one of the very few historical examples in which political rules were deliberately chosen.
Quote examples
Richard Ben-Veniste
American Lawyer
At bottom, the decision to pardon Nixon was a political judgment properly within the bounds of Ford's constitutional authority. The specter of a former president in the criminal dock as our country moved into its bicentennial year was profoundly disturbing.
Quote examples
Fred Kaplan
American Author
I'm not a Lincoln expert, rather a biographer who has had the pleasure of reading much of what has been written about him from his lifetime to this year of his bicentennial. Some advice: Don't try that unless you have at least five years available.
Quote examples
Aaron Dessner
American Musician
There are so many books out about Abraham Lincoln out now because it's the bicentennial of his birth. I've known a lot about the Civil War, but I'm just getting more into it.
Quote examples
Edwidge Danticat
Haitian Author
To start with, for example this year, 2004, is the bicentennial of Haitian independence.
Quote examples
Caitlyn Jenner
American Athlete
The Montreal Olympics were in July 1976, the bicentennial, at the height of patriotism.
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