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centenary

 

[ ˈsɛntənəri ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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  • The centenary edition of the book includes previously unpublished material.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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,607, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.