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Tercentenary

usgb/ˌtɜːrsenˈtenəri/Volume
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Event Specific

Use 'tercentenary' when referring to 300 years since a particular event, not general time spans.

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The university is planning a conference for its tercentenary.
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Celebratory Context

Often used when planning or reporting celebrations of 300-year milestones.

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The tercentenary of the town's founding included a time capsule burial.
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Formal Occasions

Best suited for formal or official communications and writings.

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A tercentenary medal was commissioned for the occasion.
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