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sesquicentenary /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtiːn(ə)ri / /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛn(ə)ri/noun (plural sesquicentenaries)The one-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary of a significant event: the year in which both celebrate their sesquicentenaries...- 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.
adjectiveRelating to a sesquicentenary: part of the Society’s sesquicentenary celebrations...- 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.
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