Pronunciation: /tərˈsɛntəˌnɛri/
noun a period of 300 years
A1 The tercentenary celebration of the town's founding was a big event.
A2 The tercentenary of Shakespeare's death was marked with special events.
B1 The tercentenary of the university was celebrated with a series of lectures and exhibitions.
B2 The tercentenary of the composer's birth was commemorated with a special concert.
C1 The tercentenary of the treaty signing was a significant milestone in diplomatic history.
C2 The tercentenary of the scientist's groundbreaking discovery was honored with an international conference.
adjective relating to a period of 300 years
A1 The tercentenary celebration was a big event in our town.
A2 The tercentenary parade featured colorful floats and marching bands.
B1 The tercentenary exhibition showcased artifacts from the past 300 years.
B2 The tercentenary conference brought together experts from around the world.
C1 The tercentenary commemoration included a series of lectures and symposiums.
C2 The tercentenary gala was attended by dignitaries and prominent figures.
formal The tercentenary celebration of the university was a grand event attended by dignitaries from around the world.
informal We're planning a big party for the tercentenary of our town next year.
slang I can't believe it's been three hundred years since the tercentenary of that famous battle.
figurative The tercentenary of the invention of the printing press marked a turning point in human history.
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