centenary

IPA: sˈɛntʌnɛri

(obsolete) Synonym of centurion: An officer commanding 100 men, especially (historical) in the Roman army.
(obsolete) Synonym of century: a period of 100 years.
Synonym of centennial: a hundredth anniversary.
(uncommon) Synonym of hundredweight, especially (historical) in Greek and Roman contexts.
(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.
(obsolete, rare) Synonym of centenarian: a person 100 or more years old.

Examples of "centenary" in Sentences

The Carter centenary is accelerating into the homestretch.
The bridge, restored for its centenary, is a worthy contribution to future tourism in Durango state.
'The centenary is a perfect time to celebrate and we are embarking on an imaginative range of projects to make sure 2009 is truly memorable.
Our thoughts today go also to Stockholm, where the other awards are being made, and where the centenary is being marked of the death of Alfred
Denis Thatcher scrawled back: 'J.C. [Jesus Christ] What I do for the Party!', adding: 'The same evening I was going to attend probably the best Rugby Football Dinner this year, namely the centenary of the Middlesex RFU.
As we approach our centenary, which is five years from now, we must constantly remind ourselves of the historical truth and act on its basis, that for our movement to continue to live and to lead into and during the second century of its fighting existence, it must remain a movement of the people - Lekgotla la Sechaba, Umbutho we Sizwe!