centennial
UK/sen'tenjәl/US
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Definitions
n.
A 100th anniversary, or its celebration.
一百周年纪念（日）；百年庆典。
adj.
Relating to a 100th anniversary; happening once every hundred years.
百年纪念的；每百年一次的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcent (hundred) + enn (the -enn- form of annus, year) + -ial = 'hundred-year.' It joins two roots: cent supplies the count, ann supplies the years. A centennial celebration marks a hundred years of something.
Root cent still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.centennial celebration百年庆祝
- 2.centennial anniversary百年纪念日
Example Sentences
- 1.
The town held a grand parade for its centennial.
- 2.
The university is planning centennial events throughout the year.