sesquicentennial

/ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛniəl/
noun
  1. A 150th anniversary or the celebration of it.
    • The museum released a special exhibit to mark the sesquicentennial of the state's founding.
    • The town is planning a huge parade for its sesquicentennial next summer.
    • My grandparents attended the university's sesquicentennial gala last year.
adjective
  1. Relating to a 150th anniversary.
    • She wrote a book about the sesquicentennial history of the railroad company.
    • The sesquicentennial celebrations included fireworks, concerts, and a time capsule.
    • The city council approved funding for a sesquicentennial monument in the park.
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