Pronunciation

/ˈsentʃəri/

Definitions

Noun

A unit of time equal to 100 years, typically reckoned from the birth of Jesus or another significant event. Example: “The 20th century saw many technological advancements.”

Verb

To span or cover a period of 100 years; to extend over a century. Example: “This family’s history spans three centuries.”

Adjective

Characterizing or occurring within a century. Example: “The 21st-century building has modern amenities.”

Phrases

• “From the 19th to the 21st century”
• “century-old traditions”
• “a new century of possibilities”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The Renaissance marked the beginning of a new artistic century.”
• Verb: “The city’s architecture represents several centuries of architectural styles.”
• Adjective: “The 20th-century thinker’s ideas still resonate today.”

Synonyms

• Era
• Period
• Era of time
• Centennial
• Hundred-year stretch
• Yuga (in Hindu/Buddhist context)

Antonyms

• Prehistoric
• Ancient
• Medieval
• Modern (opposite meaning, not a synonym)