word for half anniversary

[mirk148]

what is the word for a half anniversary...six months is called what?

[Tefler]

The word 'anniversary' itself comes from the Latin word 'annus' meaning 'year', so why not just add the Latin word for 'half' which is 'semi'? Thus, you can create 'semi-anniversary'. If you'd like something more English-based, why not say: "We're celebrating our mid-year"? Personally, when trying to express the idea of six months, I'd just use "six months"!

[Quizmonster]

The response above is mine, not Tefler's. She's my partner and a very naughty girl for not signing out after using AnswerBank yesterday evening!

[andytreble99]

i hope Teflers indiscretion doesn't mean you won't reach your next semi-anniversary/mid-year/six months :)

[rekstout]

Time off for good behaviour?

[secretspirit]

You could also use the french 'demi' and have a 'demi-anniversary'

[MikeMikeMike]

although surely that would then become they (infinitely more chic) demi-anniversaire?

[secretspirit]

anniversaire is a birthday though!

[secretspirit]

Maybe a demi-annee then?