quincentenary
noun
quin·cen·te·na·ry
ˌkwin-sen-ˈte-nə-rē 
-ˈsen-tə-ˌner-ē
-ˈsen-tə-ˌner-ē
especially British -sen-ˈtē-nə-rē
: a 500th anniversary or its celebration
quincentenary
adjective
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Other quincentenary shows are set for England and France next year.
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John Hooper, WSJ, 31 Oct. 2018
Leonardo’s quincentenary isn't just an opportunity to reassess his genius but, with the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death in 2020, the start of two years in which to ponder the Renaissance.
—John Hooper, WSJ, 31 Oct. 2018
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John Hooper, WSJ, 31 Oct. 2018
Leonardo’s quincentenary isn't just an opportunity to reassess his genius but, with the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death in 2020, the start of two years in which to ponder the Renaissance.
—John Hooper, WSJ, 31 Oct. 2018
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“Quincentenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quincentenary. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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