centenar

/tseɾteˈnaɾ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that is 100 years old; a centenary.

“The centenar was celebrated with a grand ceremony to honor the city’s founder.”

2. noun

A group of 100 people, especially a unit of an army or a police force.

“The centenar of soldiers formed a tight line to secure the perimeter.”

3. noun

A decade of 100 years, especially from 1900 to 1999.

“The 20th centenar saw significant changes in technology and society.”

4. noun

A series of 100 consecutive events or occurrences.

“The centenar of major storms hit the coast within a span of 10 years.”

Synonyms

  • centenary
  • century
  • hundred

Antonyms

  • decade
  • few
  • small