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Synonyms for century

Grammar : Adj
Spell : sen-chuh-ree
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛn tʃə ri

Définition of century

Origin :
  • 1530s, "one hundred (of anything)," from Latin centuria "group of one hundred" of things of one kind (including a measure of land and a division of the Roman army, one-sixteenth of a legion, headed by a centurion), from centum "hundred" (see hundred) on analogy of decuria "a company of ten."
  • Used in Middle English from late 14c. as a division of land, from Roman use. The Modern English meaning is attested from 1650s, short for century of years (1620s). The older, general sense is preserved in the meaning "score of 100 points" in cricket and some other sports. Related: Centurial.
  • adj of one hundred years
Example sentences :
  • His life has been that of his century—progressive, liberal, humanitarian in its trend.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • This is the hope that beckons us onward in this century of trial.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • From the height of this place and the summit of this century, let us go forth.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • The second third of this century has been a time of proud achievement.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • And by our dreams and labors we will redeem the promise of America in the 21st century.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • And we need a new sense of responsibility for a new century.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • We began the 19th century with a choice, to spread our nation from coast to coast.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • He regarded the changes of the century exceedingly beneficial.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The need of the teacher will not grow less as the century goes on.
  • Extract from : « The Call of the Twentieth Century » by David Starr Jordan
  • For this reason the century will ask its men to take a college education.
  • Extract from : « The Call of the Twentieth Century » by David Starr Jordan

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