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Centenary
Definition
relating to a hundredth anniversary or its celebration.
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- centenary celebration
- centenary year
- centenary fund
- centenary committee
- centenary gift
- centenary exhibition
- centenary medal
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Usage note
While 'centenary' specifically refers to a 100th anniversary, it can sometimes be used more broadly to refer to significant anniversaries. It is more common in British English than American English, where 'centennial' is preferred.
Example sentences
- The centenary of the Red Cross was celebrated in 1963.
- The centenary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated in India.
- My grandparents will celebrate their centenary wedding anniversary next year.
- The museum is hosting a special exhibit for the centenary of Picasso's birth.
- The town is planning a centenary parade for its founding anniversary.
Quotes
The centenary of a great man's birth is an opportune time to rekindle interest in his achievements and contributions to society. - Nelson Mandela
The centenary of the Nobel Prizes should invite us to think about how much originality, insight and strength remain untapped and undiscovered in the world. - Peter Agre
The centenary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe, which occurred on January 19, 1909, is a fitting time to recall the great American fabulist's high and lonely destiny. - Vincent Price
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