noun

centenary

centenary, hundredth anniversary

The school is celebrating its centenary this year.

The school is celebrating its centenary this year.

((of sth.)) the hundredth anniversary of (sth.) The school is celebrating its centenary this year.

Synonyms: hundredth anniversary, centennial

From Latin 'centenarius', from 'centum' meaning 'a hundred'. The prefix 'cent-' means 100.

Think of 'century' (100 years) and add '-ary' (relating to). It's a celebration relating to 100 years.

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