Century

/ˈsɛnʧəri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A period of one hundred years.

The 20th century was marked by significant technological advancements.

A period of time designated by a specific event or characteristic, often related to a specific range of years.

The century from 1500 to 1600 is often referred to as the 16th century.

In some contexts, specifically referring to a period of 100 years counted from the year of Christ's birth.

The first century AD witnessed the rise of early Christianity.

A group of one hundred, especially in historical contexts.

The Romans established a century as a military unit consisting of around one hundred soldiers.

From Latin 'centuria', which means 'a hundred', from 'centum' meaning 'hundred'.

turn of the century:

The time around the transition from one century to the next.

century egg:

A preserved egg that is a delicacy in Chinese cuisine.

century-old:

Something that is a hundred years old.

A large span of time suggesting a major event or change.

That idea is a century in the making.

Referring to someone or something that feels outdated or old-fashioned.

That style is so century!