Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
century
noun
/ˈsɛn.tʃər.i/
Definition
A century is a period of one hundred years.
Examples
- The 21st century began in the year 2001.
- Many significant events happened throughout the 20th century.
- She plans to travel the world over the course of the next century.
Meaning
It is often used to refer to a specific one-hundred-year interval in historical contexts.
Synonyms
- centenary
- hundred years
- century mark
