centurion
Translation
centurion
Examples
The centurion commanded a hundred soldiers.
The centurion commanded a hundred soldiers.
A Roman centurion was a professional officer.
A Roman centurion was a professional officer.
Grammar Patterns
a/the centurion a Roman army officer The centurion was a respected leader.
Similar Words
Synonyms: commander, captain (historical context)
Etymology
From Latin 'centuria' (a group of 100), from 'centum' (hundred). A centurion commanded a 'century' of men.
Memory Tips
A centurion is in charge of a 'century' of soldiers (about 100 men).