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sesquicentennial (ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛnɪəl Pronunciation for sesquicentennial ) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. of or relating to a period of 150 years

noun

  1. a period or cycle of 150 years
  2. a 150th anniversary or its celebration

Derived Forms

ˌsesquicenˈtennially adverb

Example Sentences Including 'sesquicentennial'

This year marks Brampton's sesquicentennial , proudly displayed by banners on the streets.4.
Toronto Sun (2003)

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