Meaning & use
Tricentennial
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The 300th anniversary of an event, or a celebration marking it.
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The city held a parade for its tricentennial celebration.
Historians published a special volume for the university's tricentennial.
A note on using this word
Also used as an adjective, as in 'tricentennial celebrations'; built from 'tri-' (three) and 'centennial' (hundred years).
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tercentenary
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