Centenary
Noun
- The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; a centennial.
Adjective
- Relating to a hundredth anniversary; centennial.
Example Sentences
“The whole family is looking forward to Aunt Marnie’s centenary celebration.”
“The historical committee is planning a memorial to mark the centenary of the town’s founding family settling here.”
“When the school celebrated its centenary, it had a festival to raise money for a new gymnasium.”
Word Origin
Latin, mid-15th century
Why this word?
“Centenary” can be used as both an adjective and a noun. It comes from the Latin words “centenarius” and “centum,” which mean “denoting a hundred” and “a hundred,” respectively. Places or events are not the only subjects of a hundred-year anniversary — people celebrating their 100th birthday are also observing a centenary. According to the Pew Research Center, it’s estimated that the number of people celebrating a centenary will more than quadruple over the next few decades. Around 101,000 Americans will turn 100 in 2024, and that number is estimated to be around 422,000 in 2054.
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