[ˌkwatəsɛnˈtɛn(ə)ri], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the four-hundredth anniversary of a significant event
(e.g: the quatercentenary of the college's foundation)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: from Latin quater ‘four times’ + centenary

[ˌkwatəsɛnˈtɛn(ə)ri], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to a four-hundredth anniversary


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: from Latin quater ‘four times’ + centenary