centenary
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a period of 100 years.
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recurring once in every 100 years.
a centenary celebration.
noun
plural
centenaries-
a centennial.
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a period of 100 years; century.
adjective
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of or relating to a period of 100 years
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occurring once every 100 years
noun
Etymology
Origin of centenary
1600–10; < Latin centēnārius (adj.), equivalent to centēn ( ī ) a hundred each ( cent ( um ) 100 + -ēnī distributive suffix) + -ārius -ary
Example Sentences
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The Jesus Christ tower is scheduled to be blessed on June 10 after the dismantling of the scaffolding to coincide with the centenary of Gaudi's death.
From Barron's
Later this month, the world premiere of Kurtag's second opera "Die Stechardin" about the 18th-century love story of a German polymath and a flower girl will cap the centenary of his birth.
From Barron's
When the structure is completed and the scaffolding dismantled, the tower will be blessed on June 10 to coincide with the centenary of the death of Gaudi, whose body lies in the basilica's crypt.
From Barron's
And a centenary dinner in March, expected to be attended by celebrities and public figures, will be another moment to rally support.
From BBC
Bournemouth University plans to hold a special centenary event on their campus at 15:00 GMT on Monday to mark the occasion, with speakers from the world of television.
From BBC
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