Centennial: meaning, definitions and examples

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centennial

 

[ ˌsɛnˈtɛnɪəl ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,204, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.