A few days ago, I read that the year 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. Several states will be holding commemorative events.
Most of you have probably heard the words "centennial" and "bicentennial." They refer to the 100th and 200th anniversary, respectively.
But did you know that there is a word for the 150th anniversary? I did not know this until I read the article about the Civil War. The word is:
sesquicentennial
If this is a new word for you, too, then go out and amaze your family and friends with your new knowledge.
(Postscript: I don't recall if there was a lot of news during the "quasquicentennial" -- or 125th anniversary -- of the start of the Civil War.)
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