Centenary: meaning, definitions and examples
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centenary
[ ˈsɛntənəri ]
anniversary celebration
A centenary is a celebration or event marking the 100th anniversary of something, such as a country's independence, a company's founding, or a person's birth. It is a significant milestone that is often commemorated with special events, ceremonies, and historical reflections.
Synonyms
100th anniversary, centenary celebration, centennial
Examples of usage
- The nation celebrated its centenary with a grand parade and fireworks display.
- The company's centenary gala featured a special performance by a renowned singer.
- The museum organized an exhibition to mark the centenary of the famous artist's birth.
related to a 100th anniversary
Centenary is also used as an adjective to describe something that is related to or associated with a 100th anniversary. It can refer to specific events, objects, or organizations that have reached the milestone of 100 years.
Synonyms
100th anniversary, centennial
Examples of usage
- The centenary edition of the book includes previously unpublished material.
- The centenary celebrations will feature a series of special events throughout the year.
Translations
Translations of the word "centenary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 centenário
🇮🇳 शताब्दी
🇩🇪 hundertjähriges Jubiläum
🇮🇩 seabad
🇺🇦 сторіччя
🇵🇱 stulecie
🇯🇵 百周年 (ひゃくしゅうねん)
🇫🇷 centenaire
🇪🇸 centenario
🇹🇷 yüzyıl
🇰🇷 백주년 (백주년)
🇸🇦 مئوية
🇨🇿 stoleté výročí
🇸🇰 storočie
🇨🇳 百年
🇸🇮 stoletnica
🇮🇸 aldarafmæli
🇰🇿 жүз жылдық
🇬🇪 საუკუნე
🇦🇿 yüzillik
🇲🇽 centenario
Word origin
The word 'centenary' originated from the Latin word 'centenarius,' which means 'containing a hundred.' It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of commemorating the 100th anniversary of significant events or milestones has been a long-standing tradition in various cultures around the world. Celebrating a centenary is a way to honor the past achievements and contributions while looking forward to the future.
See also: cent, centennial, centesimal, centre, centum, century.