centenary

IPA(Pronunciation)

/sɛnˈtɛnəri/

Noun

obsolete uncommon historical rare

Japanese Meaning

百人隊長：ローマ軍などで、100人の兵士を指揮する将校（古い用語） / 一世紀、すなわち100年の期間（古い用語）

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At the parade, the centenary raised his helmet in salute, reminding everyone of the discipline of the ancient legion.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

式典で、百人隊長は兜を上げて敬礼し、古代軍団の規律を皆に思い起こさせた。

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Sense（1）

(obsolete) Synonym of centurion: An officer commanding 100 men, especially (historical) in the Roman army.

Sense（2）

(obsolete) Synonym of century: a period of 100 years.

Sense（3）

Synonym of centennial: a hundredth anniversary.

In the midst of a world war many centenaries pass unnoticed, but one which fell on August 2, namely, the opening of Fenchurch Street station, is deserving of record.

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Sense（4）

(uncommon) Synonym of hundredweight, especially (historical) in Greek and Roman contexts.

Sense（5）

(historical) Synonym of centgrave: a position in the Frankish Empire overseeing local administration.

Sense（6）

(historical) Synonym of hundredman: a position in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms overseeing local administration.

Sense（7）

(obsolete) Synonym of hundred: a collection of 100 things.

Sense（8）

(obsolete, rare) Synonym of centenarian: a person 100 or more years old.

centenaries

（ plural ）

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