octocentennial

octocentennial

An octocentennial celebration is held in the town square.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • An eight-hundredth anniversary: "octocentennial" refers to the celebration or commemoration of an event that occurred 800 years earlier.
    • The 800th year of an institution's existence: It can denote the 800th year of a university, city, or other enduring entity.

  2. Adjective:

    • Relating to an 800th anniversary: "octocentennial" describes something pertaining to or occurring at the time of an 800-year celebration.
    • Occurring every 800 years: It can also indicate an event that happens once every eight centuries.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The university celebrated its octocentennial with a grand parade and academic symposium. (The 800th anniversary of the university's founding.)
    • The city's octocentennial attracted historians from around the world. (The 800th-year commemoration of the city's establishment.)

  • Adjective:

    • The octocentennial festivities included a reenactment of the town's founding. (The activities related to the 800th anniversary.)
    • They published an octocentennial history of the abbey. (A historical account written for the 800th anniversary.)
Advanced Usage

  • "octocentennial year": the specific year marking the 800th anniversary.

    • The octocentennial year of the cathedral's consecration was 2024. (The year exactly 800 years after the event.)

  • "to mark the octocentennial": to commemorate or celebrate the 800th anniversary.

    • A special coin was minted to mark the octocentennial of the charter. (A coin created for the 800-year celebration.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Octocentenary (noun): an alternative term for an 800th anniversary, often used interchangeably with "octocentennial."

    • The octocentenary of the battle was observed with a solemn ceremony. (The 800th anniversary of the battle.)

  • Centennial (noun): a 100th anniversary.

    • The town's centennial was celebrated in 1920, and its octocentennial will be in 2120. (A 100-year and 800-year anniversary.)
Synonyms

  • Eight-hundredth anniversary: a direct description of the event.

    • The eight-hundredth anniversary of the university is next year. (The 800th anniversary.)

  • Octocentenary: a formal synonym for the 800th anniversary.

    • The octocentenary of the monastery was marked by a pilgrimage. (The 800th anniversary.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • : "octocentennial" is a noun or adjective and does not form phrasal verbs.
Related Idioms
  • : "octocentennial" is a technical or historical term and does not appear in common idioms.