sexcentenary

sexcentenary

The city celebrated its sexcentenary with a grand parade.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Relating to a six-hundred-year period: "sexcentenary" describes something connected with a span of six hundred years, often used in historical or commemorative contexts.
    • Pertaining to a six-hundredth anniversary: It specifically refers to the celebration or observation of a six-hundredth anniversary.

  2. Noun:

    • A six-hundred-year period: "sexcentenary" can denote the duration of six hundred years.
    • A six-hundredth anniversary or its celebration: It also means the commemoration or festival marking six hundred years since an event.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The university organized a sexcentenary exhibition to honor its founding in 1424. (An exhibition connected to the six-hundredth anniversary.)
    • The sexcentenary celebrations included a parade and a formal dinner. (Events related to the six-hundred-year milestone.)

  • Noun:

    • The sexcentenary of the cathedral's completion was observed with a special mass. (The six-hundredth anniversary itself.)
    • Historians studied the sexcentenary of the treaty to understand its long-term impact. (The six-hundred-year period following the treaty.)
Advanced Usage

  • "sexcentenary year": a year marking six hundred years since a significant event.

    • The year 2024 was the sexcentenary year of the college's charter. (The specific year of the six-hundredth anniversary.)

  • "sexcentenary commemoration": an event or ceremony held to honor a six-hundred-year milestone.

    • The city held a sexcentenary commemoration for its founding. (A formal celebration of the six-hundredth anniversary.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Sexcentennial (adj): synonymous with sexcentenary, meaning occurring every six hundred years or relating to a six-hundredth anniversary.
    • The sexcentennial festival drew visitors from around the world. (The festival marking six hundred years.)
Synonyms
  • Six-hundredth anniversary: the exact term for the 600th occurrence of an event.
  • Sexcentennial: a direct synonym, more commonly used in modern English.
Related Idioms
  • "mark a sexcentenary": to celebrate or observe a six-hundredth anniversary.
    • The town will mark its sexcentenary with a series of events. (They will celebrate the six-hundred-year milestone.)