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Synonyms for centennial


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : sen-ten-ee-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : sɛnˈtɛn i əl

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Définition of centennial

Origin :
  • 1789, from Latin centum "one hundred" (see hundred) + ending from biennial. As a noun, "hundredth anniversary celebration," from 1876; the older noun is centenary.
  • As in periodic : adj at fixed intervals
  • As in century : adj of one hundred years
  • As in hundred : adj pertaining to 100
  • As in fair : noun exposition, carnival
Example sentences :
  • It is well for us that the Lincoln centennial comes to say this to us persuasively and commandingly.
  • Extract from : « Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence » by Various
  • I was there once, in the Centennial, and it was so full everywheres.
  • Extract from : « Patchwork » by Anna Balmer Myers
  • It is June of the Centennial year, and all the land is ablaze with patriotic fervor.
  • Extract from : « Marion's Faith. » by Charles King
  • At least you would have wondered a decade ago in the Centennial year.
  • Extract from : « Marion's Faith. » by Charles King
  • Her hymn for the Bolivar centennial has become the national song of Venezuela.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Work in Music » by Arthur Elson
  • The Centennial had revived the study of American history from patriotic reasons.
  • Extract from : « The New Nation » by Frederic L. Paxson
  • It was on the occasion of celebrating what might be called the centennial games.
  • Extract from : « Nero » by Jacob Abbott
  • The doctors have combined millennial with centennial glories.
  • Extract from : « History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III (of III) » by Various
  • The centennial was approaching and the notes of preparation were heard on all sides.
  • Extract from : « History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III (of III) » by Various
  • The women say they "manifestly have no centennial to celebrate."
  • Extract from : « History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III (of III) » by Various

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