[ˌkwɪnsɛnˈtɛn(ə)ri], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the five-hundredth anniversary of a significant event
(e.g: 1992, the quincentenary of Columbus's discovery)


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Origin:
late 19th century: from Latin quinque ‘five’ + centenary

[ˌkwɪnsɛnˈtɛn(ə)ri], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to a five-hundredth anniversary


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: from Latin quinque ‘five’ + centenary