centenary

UK /sɛnˈtɛnəɹi/ US /sɛnˈtɛnəɹi/
noun 5adj 3verb 1

Definitions

adj

1

Of or related to the number one hundred, particularly

2

Of or related to the number one hundred, particularly

3

Of or related to the number one hundred, particularly

noun

1

Synonym of centurion: An officer commanding 100 men, especially (historical) in the Roman army.

2

Synonym of century: a period of 100 years.

3

Synonym of centennial: a hundredth anniversary.

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.

4

Synonym of hundredweight, especially (historical) in Greek and Roman contexts.

5

Synonym of centgrave: a position in the Frankish Empire overseeing local administration.

verb

1

To celebrate the centennial of.

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