century Definition and Meaning in English (century definition)
nounQuick Answer • Definition
Century definition: A period of one hundred years.
Definitions of Century
Example Sentences
“The 21st century began in the year 2001.”
“He scored a magnificent century in the cricket match.”
“It has been a century since the last major earthquake.”
Synonyms
100 yearscentennial
Topics & Categories
Topic & ExploreInflected Word Forms
nouncenturion
pluralcenturies
adjectivecentennial
Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions
turn of the centuryexpression
The period around the beginning of a new century.
Frequently Asked Questions: Century in English
What is the meaning of Century in English?▼
Century definition: A period of one hundred years.
How do you translate 'Century' to English?▼
'Century' translates to 'century' in English. Century definition: A period of one hundred years.
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