Centenary
(noun)
- The hundredth anniversary of a significant event.
- A period of 100 years.
Origin:
From latin centum ("one hundred") + -ary.
Examples:
- The company celebrated its centenary.
- The centenary of the country's independence was celebrated with a parade.
- The school celebrated its centenary with a series of special events.
- The centenary of the birth of the famous author was marked by the release of a new edition of his works.
- The museum marked the centenary of the artist's death with a special exhibition.