A 500th anniversary is called a quincentenary.
A quincentenary marks the completion of 500 years since a particular event. The word itself is derived from the Latin words "quinque" (five) and "centenarius" (containing a hundred). Therefore, it literally signifies "five hundred."
Here's a breakdown of the term:
- quinque-: Latin for five
- centenary: Relating to a period of one hundred years.
The term is used to describe both the anniversary itself and the celebration surrounding it. For example, you might say "The city celebrated its quincentenary" or "The quincentenary of the discovery of America."
