Where Does the Word Vicennial Come from?

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD VICENNIAL
From Late Latin vīcennium period of twenty years, from Latin vīciēs twenty times + -ennium, from annus year. Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

What does the Vicennial mean?

: occurring once every 20 years.

What is a Vicennial celebration?

happening once in twenty years; as, a vicennial celebration. Etymology: [L. vicennium a period of twenty years; viceni twenty + annus year.]

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