the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Of or pertaining to half of a century, or a period of fifty years.
n. A fiftieth anniversary.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Occurring at the end of, or celebrating the completion of, fifty years, or half a century: as, a semi-centennial celebration.
n. A semi-centennial celebration.
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adj. of or relating to or marking the 50th anniversary
n. the 50th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
Word Usage
"It is against the law, but conformable to usage, and the wedded pairs are subject only to a semicentennial ejection, so that I do not know where a young literary couple could more charmingly begin their married life."