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Tercentenary

usgb/ˌtɜːrsenˈtenəri/Volume
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Use 'tercentenary' when referring to 300 years since a particular event, not general time spans. SlideThe university is planning a conference for its tercentenary.
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Often used when planning or reporting celebrations of 300-year milestones. SlideThe tercentenary of the town's founding included a time capsule burial.
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Best suited for formal or official communications and writings. SlideA tercentenary medal was commissioned for the occasion.