Meaning & use
centenary
The hundredth anniversary of an important event, or the celebration marking it.
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The town held a parade to mark the centenary of its founding.
Next year the university celebrates the centenary of its first graduating class.
A note on using this word
Centenary is common in British English, while centennial is the more usual word in American English for the same idea.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Relating to or marking a hundredth anniversary.
They published a centenary edition of the novel with a new introduction.
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