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Tercentenary: meaning, definitions and examples

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tercentenary

 

[tərˈsɛn.təˌnɛr.i ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

anniversary event

A tercentenary refers to the three-hundredth anniversary of a significant event, particularly those that are of cultural or historical importance. It marks a milestone in time, celebrating three centuries since a notable occurrence such as the founding of a city or the birth of an influential figure.

Synonyms

300th anniversary, three-hundredth celebration.

Examples of usage

  • The city held a grand celebration for its tercentenary.
  • Scholars published a book to commemorate the tercentenary of the famous explorer's voyage.
  • The tercentenary of the university was marked with a series of academic events.
  • Historians are preparing exhibitions for the tercentenary of the treaty.
  • Local artists created works to honor the tercentenary of the town's founding.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'tercenteni,' meaning 'three hundred' and 'annus,' meaning 'year.'
  • It combines the prefix 'ter-' (meaning three) and 'centenary,' which relates to a century (100 years).

Historical Significance

  • Many nations commemorate important events with tercentenary celebrations to honor their history.
  • Examples include founding anniversaries of cities or institutions, marking their significance in cultural heritage.

Pop Culture

  • In 2019, the tercentenary of the birth of famous poet Alexander Pope was celebrated with various literary events.
  • Television documentaries often air during tercentenary years, exploring the impact of historical figures.

Science & Technology

  • Organizations sometimes use tercentenary as a way to highlight advances made over three centuries in fields like medicine and engineering.
  • Scientific conferences may also occur in tercentenary years to reflect on three hundred years of progress.

Celebrations

  • Tercentenary celebrations can include festivals, parades, and special exhibitions, bringing communities together.
  • Many of these events often feature historical reenactments that teach visitors about the past.

Translations

Translations of the word "tercentenary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tricentenário

🇮🇳 तीसरी शताब्दी

🇩🇪 Tercentenary

🇮🇩 tercentenary

🇺🇦 терцента́рій

🇵🇱 tercentenary

🇯🇵 三世紀祭

🇫🇷 tricentenaire

🇪🇸 tricentenario

🇹🇷 üç yüzüncü yıl

🇰🇷 300주년

🇸🇦 الذكرى الثلاثمائة

🇨🇿 třísté výročí

🇸🇰 tristo rokov

🇨🇳 三百周年

🇸🇮 tristletnica

🇮🇸 þrjú hundruð ára

🇰🇿 үш жүз жылдық

🇬🇪 სამასწლოვანი

🇦🇿 üç yüz illik

🇲🇽 tricentenario

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,146, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.