Definition of sesquicentenary in English:
sesquicentenary
nounPlural sesquicentenaries ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtiːn(ə)riˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛn(ə)riˌseskwəsenˈtenərē
The one-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary of a significant event.
the year in which both celebrate their sesquicentenaries
Example sentencesExamples
- Eric Richards edited a volume of social history for the South Australian sesquicentenary in 1986.
- The sesquicentenary of the Eureka Stockade in Ballarat, Victoria, is due to be commemorated on December 3.
- That is the challenge confronting this Parliament as it embarks upon its second sesquicentenary.
- A note from the Department of Posts says that the Cartes Maxim series is also in celebration of the sesquicentenary of India Post.
- Victoria's sesquicentenary in 1984-85 prompted the controversial memorialisation of conflict between Aborigines and settlers, even on official plaques.
adjectiveˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtiːn(ə)riˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛn(ə)riˌseskwəsenˈtenərē
Relating to a sesquicentenary.
part of the Society's sesquicentenary celebrations
Example sentencesExamples
- Shirley Fitzgerald's Sydney 1842-1992 and shorter books on Chippendale, Surry Hills, Millers Point, and Pyrmont were a major part of Sydney City Council's sesquicentenary celebrations.
Definition of sesquicentenary in US English:
sesquicentenary
nounˌseskwəsenˈtenərē
A sesquicentennial.
the year in which both celebrate their sesquicentenaries
Example sentencesExamples
- A note from the Department of Posts says that the Cartes Maxim series is also in celebration of the sesquicentenary of India Post.
- The sesquicentenary of the Eureka Stockade in Ballarat, Victoria, is due to be commemorated on December 3.
- That is the challenge confronting this Parliament as it embarks upon its second sesquicentenary.
- Eric Richards edited a volume of social history for the South Australian sesquicentenary in 1986.
- Victoria's sesquicentenary in 1984-85 prompted the controversial memorialisation of conflict between Aborigines and settlers, even on official plaques.
adjectiveˌseskwəsenˈtenərē
Relating to a sesquicentennial.
part of the Society's sesquicentenary celebrations
Example sentencesExamples
- Shirley Fitzgerald's Sydney 1842-1992 and shorter books on Chippendale, Surry Hills, Millers Point, and Pyrmont were a major part of Sydney City Council's sesquicentenary celebrations.