Centenary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɛnˈtɛnəɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Centenary is an adjective meaning Of or related to the number one hundred, particularly.
Meaning
Of or related to the number one hundred, particularly.
More Meanings
- Synonym of centennial: a hundredth anniversary.
- (uncommon) Synonym of hundredweight, especially (historical) in Greek and Roman contexts.
- (obsolete) Synonym of centurion: An officer commanding 100 men, especially (historical) in the Roman army.
- (obsolete) Synonym of century: a period of 100 years.
- (historical) Synonym of centgrave: a position in the Frankish Empire overseeing local administration.
- (historical) Synonym of hundredman: a position in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms overseeing local administration.
- (obsolete) Synonym of hundred: a collection of 100 things.
Example Sentences
In the midst of a world war many centenaries pass unnoticed, but one which fell on August 2, namely, the opening of Fenchurch Street station, is deserving of record.
Word Forms
- centenaries
- centenarying
- centenaried
Synonyms for centenary
Depending on context, synonyms include centurion, century, centennial, hundredweight, centgrave, hundredman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include centennial, century, hundredth, percentage, centigrade, celsius.
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