Centennial: meaning, definitions and examples
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centennial
[ ˌsɛnˈtɛnɪəl ]
anniversary celebration
Centennial refers to the celebration or commemoration of a 100th anniversary. It is commonly used to mark the 100th anniversary of an event, organization, or institution.
Synonyms
100th anniversary, centenary, centennial celebration
Examples of usage
- The town held a centennial parade to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
- Our school will have a centennial gala to honor its founding 100 years ago.
relating to a period of 100 years
Centennial can also be used as an adjective to describe something that relates to a period of 100 years. It is often used in historical contexts to refer to events, buildings, or institutions that are 100 years old.
Synonyms
100-year, centenary, hundredth
Examples of usage
- The museum displayed centennial artifacts from the early 1900s.
- The centennial oak tree in the park is a symbol of the town's history.
Translations
Translations of the word "centennial" in other languages:
🇵🇹 centenário
🇮🇳 शताब्दी
🇩🇪 hundertjährig
🇮🇩 seratus tahun
🇺🇦 сторіччя
🇵🇱 stulecie
🇯🇵 百年祭
🇫🇷 centenaire
🇪🇸 centenario
🇹🇷 yüzyıllık
🇰🇷 백년의
🇸🇦 مئوي
🇨🇿 století
🇸🇰 storočie
🇨🇳 百年纪念
🇸🇮 stoletje
🇮🇸 aldarafmæli
🇰🇿 жүз жылдық
🇬🇪 ასი წლისთავი
🇦🇿 yüzillik
🇲🇽 centenario
Word origin
The word 'centennial' originated from the Latin word 'centum', meaning 'hundred'. It first appeared in the early 19th century and has been widely used to refer to 100th anniversaries ever since. The concept of celebrating centennials dates back to ancient Roman times, where special events were held to mark the completion of each century.
See also: cent, centenary, centesimal, centre, centum, century.