Meaning & use
sesquicentennial
A 150th anniversary, or the celebration held to mark it.
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The town organized a parade to celebrate its sesquicentennial in style.
The university published a special history book for its sesquicentennial.
A note on using this word
Sesquicentennial can also serve as an adjective, as in sesquicentennial celebration, describing anything related to a 150-year milestone.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Relating to or marking a 150th anniversary.
The city planned a full year of sesquicentennial events leading up to its founding date.
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