CultureJuly 9, 2026

semiquincentennial

/ˌsɛmikwɪnsɛnˈtɛniəl/

Definition

A 250th anniversary.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'semi-' (half), 'quinque' (five), 'centum' (hundred), and 'annus' (year). It was coined to specifically denote the halfway point to a quincentennial (500th anniversary).

In the news

The word is used in the article to describe the special 250-year milestone of the United States, which is being celebrated across various community events. It serves as a formal term for the nation's 250th birthday.

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